Potassium is a nutrient in food that helps your body run smoothly. Too much potassium in your body can cause health problems, but a simple blood test can measure your levels. Potassium plays a role in ...

especially good sources because they also provide a low level of sodium. (Health-wise, it's a high potassium to sodium ratio that really counts). However several other foods also provide potassium, ...

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Higher potassium intake, especially from foods, is linked to lower blood pressure and better heart health.Most adults need about 3,500–5,000 milligrams of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My lab results showed my potassium level was 5.4 mmol/L. My primary care doctor does not seem concerned at all with this reading. After checking on the internet I have found that this ...

This prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) demonstrated that, compared with a reactive strategy of potassium supplementation ...