The mineral required to control the heart beat is–

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Potassium. Potassium plays a role in every heartbeat. It helps trigger the heart to squeeze blood through our body. It also helps our muscles to move, the nerves to work, and the kidneys to filter blood. Potassium is an important micronutrient that is required for the body. Potassium help keep heart stable. Deficiency of Potassium can cause an irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, and irritability. Potassium is example of electrolytes that are present in the blood. Electrolytes help trigger and regulate electrical impulses in the heart and low levels of magnesium and potassium can lead to an electrolyte imbalance, which can contribute to arrhythmia. It is naturally obtained in diet by consuming many fruits and vegetables such as spinach, tomato etc.

The mineral required to control the heart beat is–

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