The Verdict: 2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2016 Nissan Rogue. By now youâve probably predicted that the Nissan Rogue wins this matchup by a landslide. The Equinox is a lazy effort by Chevrolet, itâs insulting to the consumer, and it canât possibly compete with such stalwarts as the Hyundai Tucson, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 or Nissan Rogue.
Low potassium can occur for many reasons. Use of water pills (diuretics), diarrhea, and chronic laxative abuse are the most common causes of low potassium levels. Illness and other medications may also lower potassium levels. Woman and African-Americans are at higher risk of developing hypokalemia.
Low levels of sodium or potassium, referred to as hyponatremia and hypokalemia, respectively, may occur for a variety of reasons. Low potassium levels may occur because of a lack of potassium-rich foods, such as fruits and leafy green vegetables, in a personâs diet.Many individuals have a diet high in sodium due to convenience foods, so the lack of sodium-rich foods is not typically a concern.eople with mildly low potassium levels may benefit from taking oral potassium supplements, and eating a diet high in potassium-rich foods may help keep the levels from dropping again. Severe deficiencies of potassium may require supplemental potassium via injections or intravenous fluids.