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).
Symptoms of low potassium include weakness, lack of energy, muscle cramps, stomach disturbances, an irregular heartbeat, and an abnormal EKG (electrocardiogram, a test that measures heart function). If you're wondering what your potassium levels are, ask your physician for a blood test.