Potassium: The Antidote to Too Much Sodium

Find out which foods can boost potassium levels and help balance sodium intake.
Potassium: The Antidote to Too Much Sodium
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While it’s well-known that too much sodium can raise blood pressure, the benefits of potassium are often overlooked.

Increasing potassium intake relative to sodium may be a more effective way to lower blood pressure than just cutting back on sodium. Potassium-rich foods help maintain healthy blood vessels and reduce sodium’s negative effects.

Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.