title: [Potassium and arterial hypertension--are potassium supplements helpful?].
abstract: The blood pressure lowering effects of potassium are well known. Accordingly it is not surprising, that potassium supplements have been recommended as a therapeutical strategy to lower blood pressure. In this review the epidemiological data and potential physiological mechanisms of the potassium-induced cardiovascular effects will be summarized. In addition the recommendations regarding potassium intake and supplementation in hypertensive patients will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Universitätsspital Zürich, Departement Innere Medizin, Medizinische Poliklinik.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Koneth
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Suter
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Vetter
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011188:Potassium / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D011188:Potassium