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    potassium

    US /pəˈtæsiəm/

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    UK /pəˈtæsiəm/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA common, soft, silvery white metal with many uses
    You can find potassium in potatoes
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounPotassium as a nutrient found in food.
    Bananas are a good source of potassium.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA compound containing the element potassium.
    Potassium chloride is used in fertilizers and as a salt substitute.

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    • When we're stressed we excrete magnesium and potassium in our urine and low levels of magnesium can intensify stress which can create a vicious cycle.

      When we're stressed we excrete magnesium and potassium in our urine and low levels of magnesium can intensify stress which can create a vicious cycle.

    B2

    The Most Radioactive Places on Earth

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    • in potassium and some of that potassium is naturally radioactive. So when you eat a banana

      in potassium and some of that potassium is naturally radioactive. So when you eat a banana

    B1

    The Periodic Table Song (2018 UPDATE!)

    03:05The Periodic Table Song (2018 UPDATE!)
    • Potassium

      Potassium

    C1

    How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

    15:15How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
    • We should point out, if you eat too many bananas you can get constipated, you can have too much potassium in your system which has hard effects, and indeed you can rot your teeth because it's not good for you. Well, moving steadily along, what makes these trends go viral? What is it that pushes people to click, click, follow?

      We should point out, if you eat too many bananas you can get constipated, you can have too much potassium in your system which has hard effects, and indeed you can rot your teeth because it's not good for you. Well, moving steadily along, what makes these trends go viral? What is it that pushes people to click, click, follow?

    B1

    OET Speaking Role Play - Anorexia Nervosa ∣ Oet easy

    06:20OET Speaking Role Play - Anorexia Nervosa ∣ Oet easy
    • The drip contains potassium, which is an important electrolyte that your body needs to function properly.

      The drip contains potassium, which is an important electrolyte that your body needs to function properly.

    • Your body is low on potassium because of your poor nutrition, so the drip will help to restore your levels to normal.

      Your body is low on potassium because of your poor nutrition, so the drip will help to restore your levels to normal.

    A2

    DRINKING A LOT OF WATER WILL NOT HYDRATE YOU

    07:19DRINKING A LOT OF WATER WILL NOT HYDRATE YOU
    • Instead, they might have a few electrolytes and a lot of glucose, which by the way, can tie up a lot of these electrolytes, especially potassium, it kind of locks it up.

      Instead, they might have a few electrolytes and a lot of glucose, which by the way, can tie up a lot of these electrolytes, especially potassium, it kind of locks it up.

    • And by the way, if you do consume a lot of sodium, you can always balance out that with more potassium.

      And by the way, if you do consume a lot of sodium, you can always balance out that with more potassium.

    B2

    Myth Marathon: Experts Debunk 95 Health Myths

    18:22Myth Marathon: Experts Debunk 95 Health Myths
    • Bananas are a great source of potassium.

      Bananas are a great source of potassium.

    B1

    What Happens When You Quit Salt?

    06:26What Happens When You Quit Salt?
    • They simply substituted 30% of sodium chloride, typical table salt, with potassium chloride salt.

      They simply substituted 30% of sodium chloride, typical table salt, with potassium chloride salt.

    • Potassium consumption, on the other hand, is typically under-consumed, and adequate potassium intake can help improve blood pressure regulation.

      Potassium consumption, on the other hand, is typically under-consumed, and adequate potassium intake can help improve blood pressure regulation.

    B1

    I eat TOP 5 Food and Don't Get OLD! Japan's OLDEST Fitness Instructor 92 yr old Takishima Mika

    07:18I eat TOP 5 Food and Don't Get OLD! Japan's OLDEST Fitness Instructor 92 yr old Takishima Mika
    • Just eating a 100 g portion, you can enjoy 67% of the daily value of manganese, 48% of iron, 27% of magnesium and zinc and also moderate levels of vitamin K, calcium, potassium and selenium among others.

      Just eating a 100 g portion, you can enjoy 67% of the daily value of manganese, 48% of iron, 27% of magnesium and zinc and also moderate levels of vitamin K, calcium, potassium and selenium among others.

    • One cup also provides 28% of your daily phosphorus, 10% for magnesium and 12% for potassium.

      One cup also provides 28% of your daily phosphorus, 10% for magnesium and 12% for potassium.

    B2

    your brain, i guess

    07:27your brain, i guess
    • Well, inside that tail is a ton of potassium.

      Well, inside that tail is a ton of potassium.

    • The inside of the tail has charged potassium, while the outside has the more charged sodium.

      The inside of the tail has charged potassium, while the outside has the more charged sodium.

    B1