[ConservativeMind]

About 75% of the blood pressure drop was due to higher potassium intake, rather than lower sodium intake.

Our kidneys sort out what we need to get rid or, or retain, pretty well.

[ConservativeMind]

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[Reverend Wright]

This has been my issue for two decades. Low potassium despite taking supplements, and three blood pressure medications to keep high blood pressure under control.

And I’m not overweight, exercise etc. don’t smoke.

[Veto!]

Two days ago at orthopedist’s office my bp was 100/68. Guess I’m getting enough potassium.

Natural sources include:

-apricots and dried fruit:

-tree fruits — such as avocados, apples, oranges and bananas

-leafy greens — such as spinach, kale and silverbeet

-vine fruits — such as tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and pumpkin

-root vegetables — such as carrots, potatoes and sweet potatoes

-legumes — such as beans and peas

-milk, yoghurt, meat and chicken, as well as fish — such as halibut, tuna, cod, snapper.

Doesn’t everyone eat these things? Today I had eight of foods on this list.

[Dr. Pritchett]

I’m not sure what to believe anymore. It turns out the old research was all BS and even counterproductive to good health. So we’re just supposed to start believing the “new research” now?!? The experts are all bought and paid for.

[Rockingham]

Other electrolytes also matter in blood pressure regulation, especially magnesium, which relaxes blood vessels and has a major intracellular role in metabolism and in balancing extracellular ions. One of the problems with medications for blood pressure and certain other conditions is that they deplete magnesium and aggravate deficiencies due to diet or disease.

Supplemental magnesium in an amino chelated form can have significant benefits, including improved circulation and blood pressure control. Notably, a tendency toward cold hands and paleness is a common sign of magnesium deficiency.

[peggybac]

Just to verify - 3.5 g is 3500 mg?

[dfwgator]

Dr. Berg

Why Does Potassium Work for Hypertension? High Potassium Foods for High Blood Pressure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFHdl8B0_AI

[Albion Wilde]

I upped my potassium intake too high and began to crave salt—could not get enough salty popcorn and chips. That stopped when I adjusted the supplement level downward.

[Tunehead54]

Potassium salt reminder bump - thanks!

[Faith65]

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