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3. 3. Kidney Function

One important responsibility of the kidneys is the regulation of potassium in the blood. The organs work as a filter, eliminating excess minerals as waste and returning necessary nutrients to the body. Kidney damage interrupts this function, which is why kidney failure or chronic kidney disease is the most common cause of high potassium in the blood.

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