Reverse the harmful effects of smoking and enjoy a new life from the first hours. Smoking. Photo by NazihPharmacy On this page : How does smoking harm your lungs? Can smoking cause high cholesterol? Smoking and cardiovascular disease Second-hand smoke and risks to children How does smoking cause diabetes? Does smoking raise blood pressure? Can smoking cause digestive disorders? Does smoking affect early menopause? Does smoking affect fitness? What are the risks of vaping? Medications can help quit smoking? What are the benefits of quitting smoking? Summary Even if you have been smoking for many years, you can reverse the harmful effects of smoking and enjoy health benefits from the first hours you stop smoking and the benefits increase in the years that follow. Smoking of all kinds, vaping and cigarettes, poses health risks to your lungs and heart and increases bad blood cholesterol. Smoking releases thousands of chemicals into your body due to nicotine and tar. The re
Potassium is an essential mineral in the body and is found in the foods you eat. Designed by NazihPharmacy On this page: What is potassium? Why do we need potassium? Recommended Daily Intake What are the sources of potassium? Potassium deficiency Hyperkalemia Supplements Treating unbalanced potassium levels Drug interactions Summary Changes in potassium in the body may not be a concern if you do not have certain risk factors, and they may occur without symptoms, because healthy kidneys are often sufficient to regulate potassium in the body and excrete excess in urine. In this article we explain potassium, the benefits of potassium, and the deficiency or excess of potassium in the blood. What is potassium? Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body. Potassium helps the body regulate fluids, send nerve signals, and regulate muscle contractions. About 98% of the potassium in your body is found in your cells(1) . Of this, 80% is found in muscle cells, while the other 2