Most Americans walk around without enough magnesium and potassium in their bodies and don’t even know it. These crucial minerals power everything from your heartbeat to your muscle function yet ...

Dr. Hershberger answers the question: 'Spironolactone Effects On Potassium?' — -- Question: What effects does spironolactone have on my blood potassium and should I be monitored while on it?

Reaching for a banana could do more than power your morning smoothie. A new international study suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods could help lower the risk of dangerous heart problems.

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Potassium helps control blood pressure, manage blood sugar levels, and keep bones healthy.Certain health conditions and medications present a ...

Hypokalemia and even low-normal plasma potassium levels increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias among patients with cardiovascular disease. An assessment of a strategy of actively increasing ...

Eating leafy greens and foods such as bananas may cut the risk of heart disease, irregular heartbeats and death by up to a quarter, a new study has shown. Potassium-rich foods, such as salmon, ...