Keeping your electrolytes in balance by getting enough potassium is important for preventing some of the negative effects of excess sodium in your diet.

Boosting potassium may lower blood pressure more effectively than cutting sodium alone, Potassium helps by relaxing blood vessels and assisting the kidneys in flushing out excess sodium. Good sources ...

Potassium, a mineral often underappreciated in modern diets, plays a critical role in maintaining various essential functions in the body. It is responsible for regulating nerve signaling, muscle ...

When it comes to healthy plant growth, potassium is one of the three essential nutrients (along with nitrogen and phosphorus). While all plants need this supplement, quite a few benefit from larger ...

Your morning banana might not be the potassium champion you think it is. While this yellow fruit has earned its reputation as a go-to source for the essential mineral, nutritionists are revealing that ...

We have a high blood pressure issue on our hands. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly half of U.S. adults (48%) have high blood pressure. And it's no secret that high ...

Sodium, chloride and potassium are electrolytes that work together to regulate nutrients within the cells and regulate bodily fluids. Potassium is the main electrolyte in the fluid inside of cells, ...

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. We’re often told to avoid sodium, yet many foods are naturally rich in blood pressure–lowering nutrients. Potassium ...

When it comes to potassium, government agencies and the American Heart Association agree: Americans need to increase their intake. The Food and Drug Administration in the May 27, 2016, issue of The ...

ASN’s guidance helps clinicians and patients with CKD understand the effects of potassium and phosphorus food additives on their health.

Bananas get a lot of credit for their potassium content, but the reality is that plenty of other foods pack a more powerful punch in this department.

If your doctor advised you to lower your potassium intake, you may wonder if a diet that you’ve already heard of can help. Plenty of different eating plans exist, and many have at least some proven ...