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).
If blood potassium levels are low due to insufficient intake, then urine concentrations will also be low. 1  Decreased urinary potassium levels may be due to certain drugs such as NSAIDs, beta blockers, and lithium or due to the adrenal glands producing too little of the hormone aldosterone.