Low Potassium and Low Blood Pressure: Understanding the Connection

Question
how can a low patassium level harm you and how does that affect your blood pressure.

Answer
Hi Sansaray,
Potassium is a vital electrolyte that aids in membrane function of muscle. The lack of or excess in Potassium can cause muscle membrane dysfunction rendering the affected muscle incompetent to perform its funtion. In the heart, this can cause irregular heart beats and along with that blood pressure problems.