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Correcting Potassium Deficiency in Celiac Disease with a Gluten Free Diet

October 18th, 2010 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN


Potassium is a mineral that is easily absorbed by the digestive tract. This micronutrient is essential for life because of the vital functions it performs in our bodies. Normal nerve conduction, muscle contraction, fluid balance, acid-alkali balance, blood pressure regulation, digestion, protein production, and metabolism require the action of potassium. For example, in metabolism potassium is required for the movement of

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