Potassium
Potassium keeps your heart rhythm, muscles and nerves working. Your body keeps it in a tight range, because both too little and too much affect the heart.
Your reading
This app uses 3.5–5.0 mmol/L. Low potassium is common with vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating and diuretics. High results are often false: if the blood sample was hard to draw or sat too long, cells break and release potassium. A real high is usually linked to kidney function or medications like ACE inhibitors.
What may help
- —Potassium-rich foods if it's low: potatoes, beans, bananas, spinach, avocado, yogurt
- —Retesting quickly if it's high with no other explanation, in case the sample was damaged
- —Taking potassium supplements only on a doctor's advice
When to talk to a doctor
If potassium is below 3.0 or above 5.5, or you notice palpitations or muscle weakness. A confirmed high level needs prompt attention.
Common questions
What is Potassium?
Potassium keeps your heart rhythm, muscles and nerves working. Your body keeps it in a tight range, because both too little and too much affect the heart.
What is a normal Potassium level?
Daygo uses 3.5–5.0 mmol/L as the reference range. This app uses 3.5–5.0 mmol/L. Low potassium is common with vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating and diuretics. High results are often false: if the blood sample was hard to draw or sat too long, cells break and release potassium. A real high is usually linked to kidney function or medications like ACE inhibitors.
How can I improve my Potassium?
Potassium-rich foods if it's low: potatoes, beans, bananas, spinach, avocado, yogurt. Retesting quickly if it's high with no other explanation, in case the sample was damaged. Taking potassium supplements only on a doctor's advice.
When should I see a doctor about Potassium?
If potassium is below 3.0 or above 5.5, or you notice palpitations or muscle weakness. A confirmed high level needs prompt attention.
Source: MedlinePlus (NIH): Basic Metabolic Panel. Reference ranges are standard adult intervals — your own lab may report a different range for your age, sex, or method. This isn't medical advice; always go by the range on your actual results and talk to a clinician about anything that concerns you.