How to tell if you have a potassium deficiency and the most effective ways to treat it, according to nutritionists

Less than 2% of adults in the US consume enough potassium. Here's how to avoid a potassium deficiency with foods like sweet potatoes and bananas.
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6 Sneaky Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Potassium

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Potassium does more in the body than you know. This important electrolyte helps maintain overall fluid ...
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Low potassium more common in women

Women are more likely than men to have low potassium, which can lead to several health issues. Mercy Medical Center's Dr. Ernestine Wright said estrogen and progesterone play a role as woman's body ...

Trying to Lower Your Blood Pressure? Dietitians Say You Need More of These 4 Nutrients

Lowering your blood pressure starts on your plate. Dietitians share the key nutrients that can help keep your numbers in a ...
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Why women are more likely to have less potassium than men

DOCTOR, WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO HAVE LOW POTASSIUM, AND ESTROGEN COULD BE TO BLAME. JOINING US LIVE THIS MORNING WITH MORE IS MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR ERNESTINE. RIGHT. GOOD MORNING.
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Kidney health and potassium: Why too much or too little can be risky

How do potassium and the kidneys interact? Potassium usually gets a gold star when it comes to health. It’s essential for muscle strength, healthy blood pressure, and nerve signals. But here’s the ...
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6 Sneaky Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Potassium

Potassium does more in the body than you know. This important electrolyte helps maintain overall fluid balance in the body, keeps your kidneys functioning properly, enables optimal nerve function, and ...