Electrolyte drinks can be helpful in some situations, such as rehydration after heavy exercise or during illness, but most people don't need to drink them every day, and excessive consumption can ...

People with certain conditions may be more likely to develop high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Although these high levels may only last for a short time, some people will have high levels that do ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days. Since 2021, ...

A new trial investigating high-normal serum potassium levels for people at high risk of ventricular arrhythmias delivered promising results. Compared to a control group, people with these elevated ...

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Higher potassium intake, especially from foods, is linked to lower blood pressure and better heart health.Most adults need about 3,500–5,000 milligrams of ...

In today’s busy lifestyles, people often fail to notice when they are unwell unless symptoms become very serious. Mild tiredness or muscle weakness rarely prompts a doctor’s visit. However, for a ...

Potassium plays a crucial role in our diet. We spoke to experts about the best ways to get more of it.

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