Potassium and hypertension.
A recent meta-analysis supports the premise that increased potassium intake may play a role in the prevention and treatment of hypertension. The possible mechanisms by which potassium may act as an antihypertensive and recommendations regarding increasing potassium intake are also discussed.
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Medical Policlinic, University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D008875:Middle Aged; D011188:Potassium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D011188:Potassium