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[0] Potassium [1] Potassium helps with muscle and nervous system function. It also helps the body maintain the balance of water in the blood and body tissues. [3] Potassium toxicity is not a concern unless the kidneys are not functioning properly. Elevated blood potassium levels causes a condition called hyperkalemia, which would definitely affect the proper functioning of the excitable tissue, especially the heart and brain. [4] Minerals including potassium are usually absorbed in ionic form. If they are not in ionic form when consumed, they are ionized in the gut, with salts dissolving into their two components or chelates releasing their key elements. http://www.westonaprice.org [5] When you eat foods containing oxalic acid, this substance can interfere with the absorption of minerals in those foods, such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. Oxalic acid also can combine with minerals in the body, creating oxalate crystals that may cause problems for people prone to kidney stones or gout. Leafy green vegetables contain high amounts of oxalic acid, also beans, star fruit, buckwheat, almonds, cashews, black and white pepper, poppyseeds and ginger. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/84477-oxalic-acid-foods/#ixzz2EoGIrcxO [6] Potassium is found in broccoli, potatoes (with skins), green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, bananas, dried fruits, and legumes such as peas and lima beans. [2] 
When we lose sodium with water from our body, the greatest damage occurs when potasium moeves out of the cells with cell water. Long-term use of laxative results in decreased absorption of potassium in the digestive tract, thus someone requiring laxative use needs to be monitored for potassium deficiency. People who vomit after meals, either voluntarily or involuntarily, as well as those on a very low calorie diet are also at risk for potassium deficiency
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