Broc Brown (middle), 19, grows 6 inches every year and is on track to be the tallest man alive. He is currently 7 feet and 8 inches tall. Broc Brown (middle), 19, grows 6 inches every year and is on track to be the tallest man alive.
Recommended Daily Allowances. Adults over the age of 19, adolescents between 14 and 18 years old and pregnant women should consume 4,700 milligrams of potassium each day, says the Food and Nutrition Board. Nursing women over the age of 14 need more: 5,100 milligrams daily.
Potassium is so important to your heart's health, so, what's the recommended amount of potassium most adults should have each day? 2.5 grams, 3.5 grams, or 4.5 grams? 3.5 grams is the daily value for potassium and the amount represented on the Nutrition Facts panel on foods and beverages. Potassium is a mineral, considered an electrolyte, which has many functions and is found in many foods, especially fruits and vegetables. One of the most important functions of potassium is to keep your heart beating regularly. Its role is to maintain fluid balance and helps nerves and muscles work properly.