Hemolytic anemia may be due to mechanical causes (leaky heart valves or aneurysms), infections, autoimmune disorders, or congenital abnormalities in the red blood cell. Inherited abnormalities may affect the hemoglobin or the red blood cell structure or function.
What is a normal amount of potassium intake per day for the average healthy individual? A normal amount of potassium in a typical diet of a healthy American is about 3500 to 4500 milligrams per day. A potassium restricted diet is typically about 2000 milligrams per day. Your physician or dietitian will advise you as to the specific level of restriction you need based on your individual health.
Food, such as meats and vegetables, can help provide all the potassium a person needs each day. The proper functioning of nerves and muscles in the body depends on a correct amount of potassium in the body. Each day a person should eat enough potassium-rich foods to get 4.7 grams of the nutrient. People who do not get enough potassium through their diet may need to take supplements to increase potassium levels. A person should not consume, diet and supplements combined, more than the daily recommended amount unless a doctor prescribes more.