(α)

Benefits of potassium

1. Together with Sodium (Na), it regulates the water balance or acid-base balance in the blood and tissue
2. Together with Sodium (Na), it helps to generate skeletal muscle contraction
3. It regulates heart beat/heart contractions/healthy nerve
4. It is involved in the synthesis of protein from amino acids
5. It is for growth/building of muscles
6. It helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure
7. It may reduce the risk of stroke
8. It acts as a vasodilator

(β)

Benefits of calcium

1. Strengthens teeth/bones
2. Keeps the gum/mouth healthy
3. Reduces/prevents obesity
4. Aids in blood clotting
5. With vitamin D, it protects against cancer/diabetes/high blood pressure
6. It protects cardiac muscles/helps cardiac muscles to contract/relax properly
7. Prevents pre-menstrual depression (resulting from dizziness/mood swings/hypertension)
8. It maintains a healthy pH level in the body
9. It controls blood sugar
10. It helps in easy movement of nutrients across cell membrane
11. It may help in weight loss
12. It decreases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
13. It ensures healthy sleep cycle