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Health effects:

 * Potassium is found in vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, milk and nuts.
 * It plays an big role in the physical fluid system of humans and it helps nerve functions.
 * When our kidneys malfunction, an accumulation of potassium will occur. This may lead to disturbing heartbeats.
 * Potassium can effect you when breathed in.
 * Inhalation of dust can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, lungs with coughing, sneezing and sore throat.
 * Higher exposures may lead to a build up of fluid in the lungs, causing death.
 * Skin and eye contact can cause severe burns which lead to to permanent damage.

Enviromental effects:

 * With nitrogen and phosphorous, potassium is one of the essential minerals for the survival of plants.
 * Its presence is greatly important for soil health, plant growth and animal proper nutrition.
 * Its primary function in the plant is its role in the maintenance of pressure and cell size, therefore influencing photosynthesis and energy production.
 * The element is required in large amounts by the growing plant.
 * High water soluble levels of potassium cause damage to germinating seeds and reduces the quality of the crop.