Made of terra cotta, it keeps brown sugar soft for three to six months. Just soak it in warm water for 20 minutes then place it in the brown sugar in an airtight container.
When potassium levels are low, the cells cannot repolarize and are unable to fire repeatedly, and muscles and nerves may not function normally. The effects of low potassium include may cause the following symptoms: 1  muscle weakness, 2  muscle aches, 3  muscle cramps, and. 4  palpitations (irregular heartbeats).
Low potassium syndrome, also known as hypokalemia, is not commonly caused by poor dietary intake. Excessive loss is the most common reason that potassium levels are low. Loss of potassium may occur from both the gastrointestinal tract and from the kidney. Potassium loss from the intestines may be caused by: Vomiting.