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 Levels of Potassium. Potassium levels are checked through a blood test. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the normal potassium level for an adult is 3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L. A deficiency in potassium, called hypokalemia, can cause symptoms of weakness, muscle cramps, stomach problems, constipation, lack of energy and an abnormal heartbeat.