Body Signs of Potassium Deficiency

* Bone and muscle aches and pains, especially lower back. 

* The body feels heavy, tired and it’s an effort to move. 

* Shooting pains when straightening up after leaning over. 

* Dizziness upon straightening up after leaning over. 

* Morning dull headaches upon arising and when stressed. 

* Dull, faded-looking hair that lacks sheen and luster. 

* The scalp is itchy and dry. Dandruff, premature hair thinning or balding may occur. 

* The hair is unmanageable, mats, often looks straw-like, and is sometimes extremely dry and other times oily. 

* The eyes itch, feel sore and uncomfortable and appear bloodshot and watery. Also, eyelids may be granulated with white matter. 

* The eyes tire easily and will not focus as they should. You tire physically and mentally with the slightest effort.

* Loss of mental alertness and onset of confusion, making decisions difficult. The memory fails, making you forget familiar names and places you should easily remember. 

* You become easily irritable and impatient with family, friends and loved ones and even with your business and social acquaintances. 

* You feel nervous, depressed, in a mental fog, and have difficulty getting things done due to mental and muscle fatigue. Even the slightest effort can leave you exhausted, upset and trembling. 

* At times, your hands and feet get chilled, even in warm weather, which is a sign of potassium deficiency.