Reported about 1 year ago
A woman in her 60s in Taichung experienced potassium levels as high as 7.2mmol/L after consuming a banana daily to aid bowel movements due to her hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and kidney disease. This extreme potassium level caused her to lose consciousness, with her heart rate dropping dangerously. Physicians warned that high potassium levels could lead to fatal cardiac arrhythmias. Thankfully, she was rescued and treated with emergency dialysis to lower her potassium levels. The incident serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of excessive banana consumption, as they are rich in potassium.
Source: YAHOO