Higher potassium intake, especially from foods, is linked to lower blood pressure and better heart health. Most adults need about 3,500–5,000 milligrams of potassium per day. Fruits, vegetables, beans ...

Drinks high in potassium include fruit juices, such as prune, pomegranate, tomato, orange, and coconut. Other drinks include ...

Blood pressure responds quickly to daily food choices, and bananas often come up in conversations about heart health. A ...

A new trial investigating high-normal serum potassium levels for people at high risk of ventricular arrhythmias delivered promising results. Compared to a control group, people with these elevated ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...