Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body (calcium and phosphorus are the most abundant). Potassium is one of the major electrolytes in the body, along with sodium and chloride. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that are critical to proper fluid balance in the body. They are necessary to the regulation of blood pressure and muscle contraction; they also ensure proper function of nerves and kidneys. In fact, these three electrolytes together are important to every chemical process in the body.
Potassium also aids in converting blood sugar into glycogen
