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Old 01-19-2010, 08:21 AM
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Prednisone affects (depletes) magnesium too. (as well as potassium).

This article explains it.

http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/cam/hn-1346008.htm

One of the highest food sources of potassium is V8 juice.
12oz can has 600mg + (the low sodium has a bit more).

Another high source is canteloupe. 1/2 cantaloupe can have up to 1,200 mg of potassium.
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