title: Potassium and hypertension.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Medical Policlinic, University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Suter
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D011188:Potassium