A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that using a salt substitute, which is 75% sodium and 25% potassium, for 4.74 years lowered stroke risk by 14%, major heart events by ...

Working toward a potassium-to-sodium ratio of approximately 2:1 appears optimal for blood pressure management. Practically speaking, this means aiming for about 4,700 mg of potassium while ...

Sodium-Potassium Tug of War Our modern, salt-heavy diets—low in potassium-rich fruits and vegetables—tip the body’s internal balance, pushing blood pressure dangerously high.

Share on Pinterest Swapping salt for potassium-enriched salt substitutes may be the best choice for people who have already experienced a stroke. Image credit: Holcy/Getty Images. Reducing sodium ...

Potassium chloride is already found in many processed food products that are labeled "low sodium" or "reduced sodium." It's also found in many lower-sodium seasoning blends, Rizzo says.

Sodium and potassium are essential electrolytes that help regulate various physiological functions in the body including fluid balance, nerve signalling and muscle contraction. These balance these ...

For the past few months, I’ve had two salt shakers in my kitchen. One is Morton Salt Substitute, which is potassium-based, and I use it for the first few shakes of salt when I’m seasoning a dish.

One of the most common replacers for sodium is potassium. Potassium chloride, according to The George Institute for Global Health’s Claudia Selin Batz, has a similar taste to sodium chloride and is ...

"Hitting the sodium-potassium pump has a knock-on effect which increases the calcium concentration inside the cardiac cells. This rise in calcium concentration acts as a trigger, ...

We know that cells need ions like sodium and potassium to function—that’s why you need to drink not just water, but electrolytes when you run a marathon. Cells use these ions for many functions, like ...

Sodium and potassium are two important electrolytes that can lead to disturbing and confusing symptoms. They need to be diagnosed and treated. Read th. Sign In. TOI. Go to TOI. Etimes. home.

A diet high in sodium is associated with a higher risk of memory deterioration and higher potassium intake was associated with higher cognitive function, according to a new study.