Do see a nutritionist or a sports medicine doctor for factual advice.

My little knowledge on the matter is that your body needs a balance of potassium and sodium. Imbalance between the two can cause all sorts of havoc with your body. I just know it as sodium potassium pump in cellular metabolism. It's very important to nerve function.

I also know that too much potassium in your body can be very dangerous as it can cause the heart to stop functioning.

Again please see a nutritionist or a specialist in sports medicine.