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Hypokalemia (Low Potassium) – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments

High Blood Pressure

Low levels of potassium caused by hypokalemia would result in a surge in blood pressure, especially in those people with a high intake of salt or sodium. This substance plays an important part in relaxing and contracting your blood vessels, which can help reduce overall blood pressure. In addition, potassium is able to balance the levels of sodium in the body. When you do not consume enough, it is challenging to keep blood pressure in a stable condition. [4]