#potassium chloride

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02/06/2026

He's salty.

JOKE-OGRAPHY:

Matthew 5 contains the Sermon on the Mount, a series of Jesus's most famous teachings. After the Beatitudes, Jesus encourages His disciples to be the flavorful "salt of the earth" and the guiding "light of the world," letting their works and lives be evangelizing beacons to those around them. His line, "But if salt loses its saltiness, with what can it be seasoned? It's no longer good for anything but being trampled underfoot," is a warning not to become complacent in living our faith and leading others through actions that glorify God.

In this cartoon, a scientist cites Matthew 5:13 where Jesus asks, "If salt loses its saltiness, with what can it be seasoned?" The scientist explains his lifelong research into answering this question to undermine Jesus's metaphor, and presents his finding that potassium chloride can act as a substitute for normal salt (sodium chloride). Jesus appears in the flesh to ask the scientist what happens if the salt substitute loses ITS saltiness as well, a question which the scientist has no answer for.

The scientist ends the cartoon in a state of hollow, impotent despair as he realizes his lifelong research has all been for naught, but honestly, if it took him his whole life to find out that potassium chloride exists as a salt substitute, he probably wasn't going places anyway. And actually, since Jesus is appearing to him bodily, we can probably assume the apocalypse has come, and EVERYONE'S research is about to be for naught as well. So he's got that going for him... which is nice.

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Polarizing microscope image of potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride at 100x.

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(potassium chloride design courtesy of inky & oxygendox from the discord server :3)

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Fig. 99. Potassium chloride. X rays and crystal structure. 1924.

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Hello Himanshu Kudos to you for serving people so humbly and so forthcoming! I come to you seeking answers to my questions. I am in my late thirties and I feel lethargic and despirited. I also have started putting on weight and muscle is now loose. Moreover I have no interest for spending time with my partner. I am also worried about arthritis since my mom has it and I fell twice on my right knee in past 5 years and I feel Sensitivity in my right knee. I want to be active till I die. TIA!

Hello Tia, You are not alone. Most people in their late thirties feel lethargic and start losing muscle tone. Developing joint stiffness is also a common issue with people in late thirties.

The reason is deficiency of important electrolytes and minerals that support metabolism, enzyme action and hormone production. The deficiency occurs because of age and lifestyle. The most important minerals required by your body are

Potassium - the deficiency of potassium is causing lethargy and beginning of symptoms similar to arthritis.

Iron - the deficiency of iron is causing poor muscle tone as hemoglobin (the protein in blood) is desperately seeking iron for normal functioning.

Zinc - the deficiency of zinc reduces production of enzymes and hormones required for healthy metabolism.

Magnesium - the deficiency of this mineral causes absorption issues particularly of calcium.

Calcium of course is the last one.

You need to first consume a lot of Potassium. Over 90% of people anywhere in the world consume less than 25% of RDA of Potassium everyday. The consumption has to be in the form of Potassium Chloride as this electrolyte is needed for creating nerve and energy impulses. You can take it in bio-medic (homeopathic) form. Kalium Muriaticum 6x (5 pellets thrice a day). You will feel the difference on day one itself. Or you can take Potassium Chloride liquid OTC supplement available in your country or region. Eat potassium rich food. Google for all the sources. You can also take ORS (Oral Re-hydration Solution)  solution. It has good quantity of Potassium Chloride in it. ORS sachets are available at any pharmacy.

For Iron, wash and soak 10-15 raisins every night. In the morning drink the water and chew the raisins properly. This is the best way to supplement iron.

For zinc and magnesium, you either need to get an OTC supplement and by including dietary sources of these minerals.

However, the first and foremost is potassium. Start consuming it. In addition, try to sleep and wake up on time (respecting circadian rhythm). Avoid refined and processed food as they have lot of factory produced salt that robs you of energy. Drink a soup of fresh boiled vegetables. Consume lot of virgin cold pressed oils like Olive Oil, Coconut Oil and if possible, Ghee. That’s all. Wish you good health.

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Polarizing microscope image of sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and potassium chloride captured at 100x.

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Potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride captured under the microscope at 40x.