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Micronutrients & recovery
Potassium supplementation lowers blood pressure, with greater effects in hypertensive individuals and those with high sodium intake.
Increase potassium intake, either through supplements (60 mmol/day) or dietary sources (fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy). This is particularly effective if you are hypertensive or consume high amounts of sodium.
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Results indicated that oral potassium supplementation lowered SBP (- 5.9 mm Hg) significantly and DBP (- 3.4 mm Hg). The reductions in BP were greater in hypertensive than in normotensive individuals.
Why this rating
Supported by meta-analyses of RCTs.
Source
Diet, blood pressure and hypertension
Kjeld Hermansen · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2000
DOI 10.1017/s0007114500001045
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