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Health experts recommend higher potassium intake to improve hypertension control
A new peer‑reviewed report authored by Naomi Fukagawa and colleagues at the University of Vermont, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, recommends combining reduced sodium intake with increased dietary potassium to better control high blood pressure. The authors note that hypertension affects more than 1.28 billion adults worldwide and is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Potassium helps the body excrete excess sodium, improves vascular function and can lower blood pressure when consumed through natural sources such as fruits, vegetables, legumes and dairy. The report cautions that people with chronic kidney disease or other disorders affecting potassium balance should consult a physician before increasing intake. The findings build on existing public‑health guidance that emphasizes sodium reduction, adding that a holistic dietary approach may yield greater benefits.
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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · Hypertension · Naomi Fukagawa · University of Vermont · World Health Organization
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Foods naturally rich in potassium include fruits, vegetables, legumes and dairy products. rr.pt · www.alsadaranews.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Potassium helps the body excrete sodium via urine and improves vascular function, lowering blood pressure. rr.pt · www.alsadaranews.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The report was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. rr.pt · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The report was authored by Naomi Fukagawa and colleagues at the University of Vermont. rr.pt · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Excessive potassium intake may be harmful for people with chronic kidney disease or other disorders affecting potassium balance. rr.pt · www.alsadaranews.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hypertension affects more than 1.28 billion adults worldwide. rr.pt · www.alsadaranews.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Increasing dietary potassium intake can improve hypertension control when combined with sodium reduction. rr.pt · www.alsadaranews.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Reducing sodium intake is a primary public‑health recommendation to lower blood pressure. rr.pt · www.alsadaranews.com · www.metropoles.com