The Power of Potassium

Potassium is a critical mineral that is abundant in fruits and vegetables. The name comes from the word potash, the ashes of plants, from which it was initially isolated.

Potassium, along with other electrolytes, plays a vital role in regulating the body’s fluid balance.

Too much sodium, or not enough potassium, is associated with water retention, which makes potassium a natural diuretic.

Potassium Decreases Blood Pressure

According to an article published in the July 2008 issue of The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, Americans consume about half the amount of potassium that is currently recommended, and an increase could reduce the number …read more