Potassium, Killer Bananas, and the Periodic Table of Death and Mystery

Potassium is necessary for life because it’s necessary for cellular function. Our cells are literally built on the electric charge that occurs with the movement of potassium (+ charge) across cell membranes. Simplified, yes, but the ingestion of too much potassium can kill. We know that bananas contain excellent levels of potassium. Can you put yourself in danger by eating too many bananas? This podcast does the math!