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Tipping the scales the other way could prevent or control high blood pressure. This would reduce the number of myocardial infarctions and strokes and at the same time prevent deaths from cardiovascular diseases.
Normal levels of potassium in the body are essential for muscle function. Potassium relaxes blood vessel walls, lowers blood pressure and prevents muscle cramps. Several studies have shown a link between low potassium intake, high blood pressure, and a higher risk of stroke.
People with high blood pressure can significantly lower their systolic blood pressure (the “top” number) if they increase their intake of potassium from healthy foods.
Fruits, vegetables, beans and some seeds are good sources of potassium. Bananas (a medium-sized banana contains about 425 mg of potassium) are often used in informational posters about the importance of potassium for health.
If, like many people with high blood pressure, you’re trying to lose weight, consider incorporating potassium-fortified foods that are low in calories and carbohydrates into your diet.
Good examples are broccoli, spinach and other leafy greens. Butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and fruits like melons, kiwis, and nectarines also work.
And can potassium be too much? Normally, the kidneys easily remove its excess from the body. Another language if the kidneys are not healthy.
Therefore, it is advisable not to bend the stick for people with kidney diseases. It is necessary to consult a doctor, who will give specific instructions on what foods they should limit.
While a potassium-rich diet is generally healthy, this is not necessarily the case with supplements. It is safest to take potassium supplements only if recommended by your doctor. This is especially important if you are taking certain medications that interfere with the kidney’s ability to regulate potassium levels.
Some medications used to treat high blood pressure can also increase potassium levels in the blood to potentially harmful levels, especially when combined with potassium supplements.
Painted health.harvard.edu inf.
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