A misguided athlete ingests a large amount of dietary K+ because she thinks it will boost muscle performance.Instead,the majority of this extra K+ is secreted into filtrate and excreted in the urine.

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Excessive intake of potassium (K+) can lead to increased secretion of K+ in the urine, as the body tries to maintain a narrow range of K+ in the blood. This does not enhance muscle performance and can even lead to potentially dangerous electrolyte imbalances if levels of K+ become too high or low.

A Misguided Athlete Ingests a Large Amount of Dietary K