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Minerals

Potassium
Potassium is a mineral found in most types of food. Good sources of potassium include fruit (such as bananas), vegetables, pulses, nuts and seeds, milk, fish, shellfish, beef, chicken, turkey and bread.

Potassium has many important functions. For example it:
1) controls the balance of fluids in the body
2) may also help lower blood pressure

 
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