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.
I normally take about 10 supplements a day. Thanks to the food industry always pushing profit over quality, we have so many chemicals added to our food and so many nutrients zapped out of it, which makes it impossible for our bodies to manage without added supplements. I take about 8-10 vitamins and minerals.