increasing potassium to lower the risk of hypertension and stroke

December 2000

For years we've told people to cut back on salt...now the emphasis is on increasing potassium to lower the risk of hypertension and stroke.

Adding just 1 to 2 servings a day of potassium-rich foods can lower the risk of stroke-related death by 40%.

In fact, the FDA will now allow manufacturers to put health claims on certain high potassium foods...orange juice, bananas, etc.

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