The Importance of Potassium and Sodium for Fertility Health

There is a connection between potassium and fertility.  Both men and women need adequate potassium and sodium for good fertility health.   Potassium is a necessary component of male semen.   Women with ovarian cysts (which effects pregnancy and ovulation) may have low potassium levels.

A deficiency of potassium is known as Hypokalemia. Recommended intake of potassium is 4,700 MG daily. Everyone is different and may need to intake more or less than the recommended daily amount.

Potassium is a mineral salt.   Potassium is important for:

Healthy nerve function
Healthy cardiovascular system
Balancing your body’s pH
Muscle strength
Enzyme activity

Sodium is necessary for proper body functioning.   Sodium is important for:

Enzyme function
Transportation of molecules
Maintaining proper fluid levels
Energy production
Hormone production
AND IS Critical for the development of a fetus

When you consume salt you excrete potassium.   That is why it is important to get the balance of sodium and potassium.   Both are necessary.   But you don’t want to overdue the salt.

The safest way to obtain adequate levels of potassium and sodium is through a variable diet. Eating foods such as bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, and other fruits are an easy way to maintain balance.  A salt you may want to consider is Himalayan Pink Salt. It contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron.   It may be worth adding a little to your diet.