Potassium plays a crucial role in our diet. We spoke to experts about the best ways to get more of it.

Electrolyte drinks can be helpful in some situations, such as rehydration after heavy exercise or during illness, but most people don't need to drink them every day, and excessive consumption can ...

If you’ve ever looked at your food’s nutrition facts, you might have noticed that they all list potassium. There’s a reason for that – it’s considered a "nutrient of concern" since so many Americans ...

If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night with a leg cramp, chances are it may have been because of too little potassium, calcium, or magnesium in your diet. Bananas have a reputation for ...

Foods high in potassium offer many health benefits, including lowering blood pressure, lessening the risk of kidney stones, ...

While cutting back on salt intake has long been a mainstay in treating high blood pressure, new research suggests that upping potassium intake might have a greater effect. It might be time to stock up ...

People with high blood pressure may need to limit certain fruits. Doctors explain which two common fruits can raise BP levels ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

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