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Potassium Usage

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Effect of Potassium on Arrhythmias (Heart Rhythm Disturbances)

The most common use of potassium supplements is to make up for potassium depletion caused by diuretic drugs. By depleting the body of potassium, some diuretics can cause or worsen...

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Therapeutic Uses

Potassium may be mildly helpful for hypertension . 1

References

  1. Whelton PK, He J, Cutler JA, Brancati FL, Appel LJ, Follmann D, Klag MJ. Effects of oral potassium on blood pressure. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. JAMA. 277(20):1624-32.
 
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