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Higher estimated potassium excretion is associated with a reduced risk of death and major cardiovascular events compared to lower potassium excretion (<1.50 g/day).
Ensure adequate potassium intake, as higher levels are associated with lower cardiovascular risk. This can be achieved through a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
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As compared with an estimated potassium excretion that was less than 1.50 g per day, higher potassium excretion was associated with a reduced risk of the composite outcome.
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort with objective urinary biomarkers.
Source
Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Events
Martin O’Donnell et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2014
DOI 10.1056/nejmoa1311889
cohort · n=101945Cited 893×
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