Potassium, K. Reaction with water. When a small piece of potassium is added to water, it produces a hissing sound as it burns with a lilac flame. It also moves about quickly on the water surface. [ image ]. Hydrogen gas is given out in the reaction. The resulting alkaline solution will turn red litmus blue because of the potassium hydroxide formed.
However, a greater alcohol intake depletes the body of certain nutrients, especially amino acids, chromium, vitamin C and the B-complex vitamins like thiamin, folic acid and vitamin B6 - taking supplements of these is recommended for heavy drinkers and those in recovery.
Which of the following statements is representative of vitamin supplementation practices? a.) Most people who take supplements consume a poor diet. b.) Most people should take supplements daily because of the great difficulty in obtaining the needed amounts from food. c.) People who have low energy intakes or are pregnant are at risk for developing deficiencies and may benefit from supplementation. d.)People should take supplements daily because nutrition surveys in the U.S. and Canada have detected deficiencies in some population groups.