Question

most common cause of potassium imbalance ?

how is calcium, magnesium and phosphorus regulated in the body?

Answer 1

Ans) Causes. Typically, the potassium level becomes low because too much is lost from the digestive tract due to vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive laxative use. Sometimes too much potassium is excreted in urine, usually because of drugs that cause the kidneys to excrete excess sodium, water, and potassium (diuretics).

- Phosphate is found in all cells in your body and is absorbed with help from Vitamin D. Calcium is stored in your bones, and is essential for building and keeping your bones healthy and strong. The kidneys control the balance between calcium and phosphate in your body.

- Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation.Urinary excretion is reduced when magnesium status is low.