Where is most of the potassium found in the body?
Posted September 15, 2023
Answer
98% of potassium is found in cells. 80% of potassium is found in muscle cells, while the other 20% is distributed in the bones, liver, subcutaneous tissue and red blood cells. Only 2% of potassium is found in the extracellular compartment such as blood plasma and interstitial fluid.
Additional resources