According to the study, about 6 out of every 100 people taking chlorthalidone had low potassium, while only about 2 out of ...

Kidney stones are among the most frequent and painful issues of the urinary tract, and the influence of dietary habits on the ...

The No. 1 challenge with potassium is to manage the nutrient so that it’s ready to work when it’s needed Potassium’s behavior in the soil sets it apart from other nutrients such as nitrogen and ...

Bananas are not the best source of potassium. Kidney beans, dried apricots, and orange juice all have higher concentrations of potassium than bananas.

LAMAR, Mo. - Drought is a leading reason for potassium deficiency in many Southwest Missouri soybean fields, said Jay Chism, University of Missouri Extension agronomist in Lamar. It first causes older ...

Q: I have high blood pressure. Will eating foods that are high in potassium help lower my blood pressure? Can I eat too much potassium? A: For the average person, a potassium-rich diet appears to ...

Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work properly. It helps keep the heart beating at a steady pace and supports a healthy balance of fluids in the body. For people with high blood pressure, ...

Is potassium deficiency limiting corn yields? Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientists Douglas Karlen and John Kovar think so, and they cite a shift by growers away from preplant tillage as ...

Medically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmD Magnesium and potassium are important for muscle contraction, heart rhythms, and fluid balance.You should take both magnesium and potassium with food to help ...

A potassium-rich diet is linked to many powerful health benefits. It may help reduce blood pressure and water retention, help prevent osteoporosis, and protect against stroke. Share on Pinterest ...

Dear Dr. Jorden: I have a 5-year-old cat that is a diabetic. She has become potassium-deficient. Does the diabetes have anything to do with her being potassium-deficient? I test her at home. My vet ...