You need potassium to support just about every bodily function, including a beating heart. It is readily available in many foods, but there are a few situations in which your doctor may recommend a ...

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Share on Pinterest Maintaining high blood potassium levels, for instance, by taking supplements, may help lower heart failure risk. Image credit: Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images A new trial ...

A powerful mineral compound is quietly revolutionizing how people manage their blood pressure and heart health, yet most individuals remain unaware of its remarkable potential. Potassium chloride, ...

NEEDED. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO HAVE LOW POTASSIUM. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR ERNESTINE WRIGHT SAYS ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE PLAY A ROLE HERE. WOMEN’S BODY ...

Getting enough potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure and may lower risks of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. A higher potassium intake may also reduce risks of kidney stones, ...