Need More Potassium?  Inulin Can Help You Absorb It Better

Inulin is a soluble fiber found in tubers, a type of plant structure that stores nutrients. Inulin, goes to your intestines undigested where your body can then absorb beneficial bacteria.  Inulin also produces byproducts that prevent the growth of bad bacteria and pathogens in your body. This cleansing process helps to remove cholesterol and triglycerides and regulate your blood sugar levels. Additionally, inulin increases the absorption capabilities of the epithelial cells on your colon. This action greatly increases the absorption of minerals, including potassium.

Because salt contains sodium, too much sodium will deplete the potassium. Lowering salt is good but not eliminating it. Your body needs salt but not standard sodium chloride. Salt should be mineral rich, non-irradiated, sea salt.  Salts like Himalayan Pink Salt for example has 84 minerals. Radiating salt reduces the activity of the minerals. If the package doesn’t say it is non-irradiated, it is most likely radiated. Labeling doesn’t require disclosure about radiation. Celtic Grey Salt is also minerals rich. Standard plain sea salt is also mineral rich, just not as high as the others.  High potassium foods also will offset the salt you eat so long as it is not in excess.  Salt in junk foods is never a choice. Soda and carbonated beverages should also be avoided since they are very hard on the kidneys. When salt depletes potassium, the result is blood pressure will rise. Filtered water should be consumed daily to help take some of the burden off the kidneys. Organic Sulfur (Post 28) may also be help because it supports healthy tissues and repairs it as well.

When you perspire, you lose potassium. When working out or in hot weather seasons, more potassium is needed. 90% of potassium is absorbed in the small intestines so easy digestion helps you absorb to more. This especially includes the potassium rich foods in fresh raw juice, especially in hot weather. If you ingest higher doses of potassium, through supplements for example, the body will throw it out by way of sweating and through the skin. Drinking juices of potassium rich foods is easily received by the body.  Superfood powders like broccoli sprouts, spinach, and kale can be added to these juices to boost your intake since juicing these foods yields little volume of liquid.  Fruits and vegetables with more fiber and less juice yield may also be best in smoothies.  Juice those which yield enough liquid for higher intake of this mineral.  When adding Superfood powders to your fresh juices, remember 1 oz. of powder equals approximately 2.5 lbs of fresh foods. The average dose of powder is about 1/3 to 1 teaspoon per serving, depending upon your need and budget.