In this video nutritionist Christy Turner, MS, RD, at UC San Diego Health discusses potassium intake in chronic kidney disease. Potassium has an important role in your nerve and muscle function, including your heart. Your kidneys may not be able to remove enough potassium from your blood which can be dangerous; this is usually not seen until more advanced kidney disease.

Learn more about Kidney Care at UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/k...