Tagged: Potassium

About Conn’s disease

About Conn’s disease

Conn’s disease, also known as Primary Aldosteronism (PA), is an illness of the adrenal glands. It occurs when one or both glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone, which causes patients to retain...

For Your Health – Magnesium

For Your Health – Magnesium

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES of Health compiled results from multiple studies that conclude that higher intake of magnesium is associated not only with decreased risk of coronary heart disease, but with decreased risk of stroke...

Potassium and Chloride

Potassium and Chloride

Potassium Functions Potassium is a major mineral that’s involved in a variety of important processes in the body. It helps two other minerals – sodium and chloride – balance water levels, help the heart...

Potassium

Potassium

Multivitamin often include potassium at doses around 100 milligram per tablet, far below the recommended intake of 3,000 milligrams or more. However, individuals with varied, healthful diets usually don’t have a problem obtaining adequate...