Potassium can have a huge effect on the adrenal glands. Here's what you need to know.
Timestamps
0:10 Does everyone need a lot of potassium?
0:30 Two types of adrenal problems
1:07 Addison's disease
In this video, we're going to talk about potassium and the adrenal glands. In past videos, you may have heard me talk about how people need a lot of potassium. But, there are certain conditions where you may not need that much potassium.
Two types of adrenal problems:
1. High adrenals (Cushing's) — A hyper state
People with hyper adrenal glands may need much more potassium than salt. They may benefit from a moderate amount of salt and a lot of potassium.
2. Low adrenals (Addison's) — A hypo state
People with Addison's disease may worsen the situation by adding more potassium. Instead, it may be a good idea to add salt.
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Thanks for watching! It's important to be aware of this interesting adrenal gland and potassium connection.