Potassium and health of Belaruskaliy

  Potassium content in human body makes about 2000 mg/kg. Functions of potassium in human body:

- Regulation of water balance and acid-alkali balance;

- Equation of the blood pressure and normalization of the myocardium rhythm;

- Maintenance of neuromuscular cells activity;

- Regulation of ferments activity, which are connected with the transformation of carbohydrates and proteins.

  Obligatory daily dose of potassium is 2-4 gr. Main sources of potassium for people are vegetables.

  Main vegetable cultures have carbohydrate type of metabolism, that's why they consume more potassium than other elements.

  Potassium fertilizers increase the content of dry substances, sugar and vitamin "C" in cabbage heads, carotene in carrots as well and especially potassium chloride they reduce the nitrates content in vegetable products. Supplemental potassium application in July-August reduces the concentration of NO3 to 30-50%.

  Use of potash fertilizers is an important requirement for the heavy and stable crops of vegetables. Plants having sufficient potash feeding become more hardy against water excess or insufficiency, high or low temperatures, their immunity from diseases and insect-pest.

  Optimal conditions of potash nutrition expedite the improvement of grain quality, chemical composition and appearance of the root crops and fruits, enhancement of preservation during transportation, provide strength and length of bast culture fibers and as a result - they increase the quality of consumable goods.