Research
Metabolic adaptation
Increased 24-hour urinary potassium is associated with better diet quality, lower BMI, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate.
Encouraging higher potassium intake may improve overall diet quality and health metrics.
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In a validation study, increased 24-hour urinary K+ was associated with a progressive increase in diet quality score, the intake of foods recommended by current dietary guidelines and a lower BMI, diastolic blood pressure and heart rate.
Why this rating
Based on the validation study's findings from a defined population.
Source
High urinary calcium excretion and familial aggregation of hypertension, kidney stone disease, obesity, excessive weight gain and type 2 diabetes in patients with calcareous stones
Andrew Mente · TSpace · 2007
cohort · n=333
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