Can dill pickles be causing my potassium to get too low?

Potassium helps control the electrical balance of the heart muscle. Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness and heart rhythm disturbances. High potassium can cause dangerous heartbeat irregularities and even sudden death.

If you have heart failure, you need to pay close attention to how much potassium you get each day. Your husband may require a potassium supplement.

The best sources of potassium are fresh foods – vegetables and fruits, including bananas, dates, apricots, almonds, pecans, potatoes, avocados, legumes, meats and milk. There is a small amount of potassium and phosphorous in dill pickles and should not have a negative effect on him.