Electrolytes are minerals that carry electrical charges and are vital for many bodily functions—including hydration, nerve signaling, and muscle activity. Among them, potassium plays a central role in maintaining electrolyte balance, especially within cells. NEUTRA K, developed by Paracelsus Life Sciences, delivers potassium citrate in a gentle, non-acidic form that supports your body’s natural equilibrium.

Potassium: The Intracellular Electrolyte

Potassium is the most abundant intracellular cation, meaning it’s the primary positively charged mineral inside your cells. It works in concert with sodium, which dominates the extracellular space, to maintain fluid distribution and electrical gradients across cell membranes

This balance is regulated by the sodium-potassium (Na⁺/K⁺) ATPase pump, which actively transports potassium into cells and sodium out. This pump is essential for:

• Maintaining cellular tonicity
• Regulating blood pressure
• Supporting kidney function
• Facilitating nerve and muscle activity

Electrolyte Replenishment and Kidney Regulation

Potassium is absorbed efficiently in the small intestine, with about 90% of dietary potassium being utilized to maintain intracellular and extracellular concentrations

The kidneys play a key role in regulating potassium levels, adjusting excretion based on dietary intake. This dynamic system ensures that electrolyte levels remain stable, even during physical exertion or heat exposure.

Dietary Support for Electrolyte Balance

The DASH Eating Plan, endorsed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), emphasizes potassium-rich foods to support heart health and electrolyte balance. Foods like baked potatoes, yogurt, bananas, and salmon are excellent sources of potassium and help maintain the recommended daily intake of 4,700 mg

References:
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements – Potassium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
NHLBI – DASH Eating Plan: Getting More Potassium
 NCBI – Potassium and Electrolyte Regulation