date:Jul 26, 2022
unprocessed foods since they are both rich in potassium and low in salt.
Preserving heart health
The relationship between potassium and blood pressure was only found in women with high sodium intake when the association was analyzed according to intake (low, medium, high), with every 1 g increase in daily potassium being related to a 2.4 mmHg lower systolic blood pressure.
The correlation between potassium and blood pressure was absent in men.
Our study shows that in the long run, high potas