Potassium

Potassium is an essential mineral that works with sodium to maintain the body’s water balance. Potassium-rich foods can help offset negative effects to blood pressure from high sodium intake. Oranges, bananas and potatoes are good natural sources of potassium. Kidneys regulate the amount of potassium in the body. Athletes need more potassium; however, most people don’t have enough potassium in their diets.

Common Benefits

• Helps support optimal blood pressure when taken under medical advice and in a 1:1 ratio that balances intake of potassium and sodium.
• Needed for the body to achieve an optimal water balance.
• Promotes heart health.
• Supports bone health by counteracting the loss of urinary calcium typical of high-salt diets.