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Big Benefits of Salt Substitute

February 21, 2024

A study among older people with high blood pressure showed that use of a salt substitute led to a dramatic reduction in heart attack and stroke. Get the details in the Salt Substitutes section of our Potassium Supplements Review, which includes information about popular salt substitutes on the market.

Salt Substitutes

February 06, 2024

"Lite" salts and salt substitutes containing potassium can help to modestly lower blood pressure. What should you look for in a salt substitute and how do products compare? Find out in our Potassium Supplements Review, which also explains who should not use salt substitutes.

Blood Pressure Meds and Potassium

December 09, 2022

Be aware that many blood pressure-lowering medications can increase potassium in the blood to dangerous levels, as was recently reported. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Potassium Supplements Review.

Potassium & Intestinal Injury?

December 02, 2022

Can potassium pills injure the intestine? They can at high dosage, as we explain in the Concerns & Cautions section of our Potassium Supplements Review.

Potassium for Arthritis?

July 01, 2022

Can increasing potassium intake reduce joint pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis? See what a recent study found in the Rheumatoid Arthritis section of our Potassium Supplements Review.

Also see our CL Answer about Supplements for Arthritis.

Potassium for Kidney Stones?

September 27, 2021

Can taking certain forms of potassium help dissolve or prevent kidney stones? Find out in the What It Does section of our Potassium Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among potassium supplements.

Potassium and Dialysis

November 03, 2020

People on dialysis are often told to restrict potassium intake, but getting too little potassium can also be a problem according to a new study. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Potassium Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for potassium supplements.

Low Potassium in COVID-19 Patients

June 19, 2020

Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have often been found to have low potassium levels. Should you be concerned? Learn more in the COVID-19 section of the Potassium Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among potassium supplements.

Potassium Levels Decline

May 18, 2020

An analysis of blood samples of thousands of Americans suggests a slight decline in potassium intake. Find out what may be causing this in the update to the What It Does section of the Potassium Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for potassium supplements.

New Potassium Recommendations

March 21, 2019

The amount of potassium needed to achieve nutritional adequacy was officially reduced this month for all ages. Find out why and get the new recommendations in the What to Consider When Using section of the Potassium Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for potassium supplements.

Many Americans Not Getting Enough Potassium

November 15, 2016

Americans may not be getting enough potassium according to a new study. Get the details, plus information about how to increase your intake of potassium in the "What To Consider When Using" section of the Potassium Supplements Review >>

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