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 your potassium is below 3.5 mEq/L, you have a condition known as hypokalemia, which means your potassium has dropped to a level that is of medical concern. A potassium level lower than 2.5 mEq/L can be life-threatening, the Mayo Clinic warns.