Digestive Issues
Many digestive issues might be caused by a low level of hypokalemia or potassium deficiency. As said above, this mineral is responsible for relaying signals from your brain to muscle groups in your digestive system. Those signals will stimulate contractions to aid in churning and propelling foods, making it easier for digestion. When levels of blood potassium are low, your brain cannot function as usual. This leads to slower and weaker food movements. Therefore, people with hypokalemia tend to suffer from constipation and bloating. [2]