Effect of increased potassium intake on cardiovascular risk factors and disease: systematic review and meta-analyses
Aburto NJ, Hanson S, Gutierrez H, Hooper L, Elliott P, Cappuccio FP
Published in BMJ
Methodology
WHO-commissioned systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials and cohort studies of increased potassium intake
Key Findings
Higher potassium intake reduced systolic blood pressure by about 3.5 mmHg in hypertensive adults and was associated with a 24% lower risk of stroke
Conclusions
Increased potassium intake lowers blood pressure and is associated with reduced stroke risk
Limitations
Blood pressure effects limited to hypertensive adults; stroke data observational
Supplements Studied
Higher potassium intake reduced systolic blood pressure by about 3.5 mmHg in hypertensive adults and was associated with a 24% lower risk of stroke
Outcomes Measured
Higher potassium intake reduced systolic blood pressure by about 3.5 mmHg in hypertensive adults and was associated with a 24% lower risk of stroke
Higher potassium intake reduced systolic blood pressure by about 3.5 mmHg in hypertensive adults and was associated with a 24% lower risk of stroke
Related Health Concerns
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