Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Potassium supplements can help lower blood pressure if your potassium levels are low.  Taking too much potassium can be dangerous.It's safer to ...

Taking blood pressure meds? Experts explain which foods and drinks can interfere—and how to avoid common mistakes.

Eating less sodium and more potassium may help reduce your risk of hypertension. Eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days. Since 2021, ...

Snacks that lower blood pressure naturally are rich in fiber, nitrates, potassium, and magnesium. Foods like carrots and hummus or roasted chickpeas are part of a heart-healthy diet.

Researchers estimate that about 1.28 billion adults around the world have high blood pressure, medically known as hypertension. Previous research has also shown that getting more potassium in your ...

For decades, the standard recommendation for managing high blood pressure has centered around reducing sodium intake. While limiting salt remains important, emerging research suggests a different ...

The use of potassium-enriched salt has now been recommended by the National Hypertension Taskforce—Australia's peak body for blood pressure control—in a new position statement published in the Journal ...

Reaching for a banana could do more than power your morning smoothie. A new international study suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods could help lower the risk of dangerous heart problems.

NEEDED. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO HAVE LOW POTASSIUM. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR ERNESTINE WRIGHT SAYS ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE PLAY A ROLE HERE. WOMEN’S BODY ...

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