Potassium (K) is a fascinating macronutrient. In corn, it sets the stage for a healthy and vigorous plant that produces a beautiful ear. Even though K is mobile in plants and helps deliver water and ...

Potassium is an important mineral and electrolyte needed for all kinds of bodily functions – not just for running a marathon or lifting weights (although electrolytes can be lost in sweat.) It’s ...

Potassium plays a key role in keeping your heart beating steadily, your muscles moving smoothly, and your blood pressure in ...

A new trial suggests that people with heart disease who have higher blood potassium levels have a lower risk of heart failure ...

While reducing salt intake has been the focus of dietary advice to control high blood pressure (hypertension), a new study suggests that upping your potassium intake can be at least as important. The ...

For the prevention of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, giving potassium supplements only when levels dropped below the lower limit of ...