Hypertension is very common disease in many places and millions are suffering .It has very link to potassium nin blood , Hypertension remains the leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), affecting approximately 1 billion individuals worldwide [1]. More than 72 million Americans, or nearly 1 in 3 adults, are estimated to have hypertension but only 34% achieve blood pressure (BP) control [2–5]. Nearly 70 million more adults are at risk of developing prehypertension, BP between 120/80 mm Hg and 140/90 mm Hg. Over 90% of adults in the United States will probably develop hypertension, especially systolic elevations, by age 65 [3]. Hypertension is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality from stroke (cerebrovascular accident, CVA), coronary heart disease (CHD), myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and end-stage renal disease. Poor BP control is even more of a challenge for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease, who have lower recommended BP goals [6]. Hypertension remains the most common reason for patient visits to physician’s offices and is the primary reason for the use of prescription antihypertensive drugs, with an annual cost of almost $20 billion. Diet in the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension Several epidemiologic studies [7–10] suggest that diet plays an important role in determining BP. So how potassium is playing?
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Potassium is a key mineral that the body relies on heavily to function properly. It helps to lower blood pressure by balancing out the negative effects of salt. Your kidneys help to control your blood pressure by controlling the amount of fluid stored in your body. The more fluid, the higher your blood pressure
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