Liver Shunt Test ALERT Do not buy any puppy unless it has had a bile acids test run before and after eating and you have seen the results of the test. Liver Shunt is running rampant in many breeds of dogs right now and especially in Yorkshire Terriers. Don't suffer the heartbreak and expense of finding you have purchased a Liver Shunt Puppy and insist that this test be run prior to putting a deposit on the puppy.
3. Due to the counteractions between potassium and sodium, limiting dietary sodium also helps your body retain potassium. 4. Coffee and alcohol deplete potassium in your body. Avoiding excess consumption of these two beverages will also help support optimal potassium levels.
Why Your Potassium May Be Low. 1  1. Medication sides effect: Some medications for illnesses like asthma or emphysema can lower your Potassium levels. 2  2. Kidneyâs lose Potassium: For patients whoâve had a kidney transplant or disorder like tubular acidosis, kidney disorders can cause low Potassium levels. 3. Low Magnesium or Sodium: Both Magnesium and Sodium are important to aid the body in Potassium metabolizing. An inadequate intake of Magnesium or absorption issues in the body can produce low levels of Potassium.