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Micronutrients & recovery
Global mean potassium intake (2.25 g/day) is significantly below the World Health Organization's recommended target of >3.5 g/day, with only 14% of the global population achieving this level.
Most people globally do not eat enough potassium. To improve cardiovascular health, aim to increase potassium intake towards the WHO recommendation of >3.5 g/day, focusing on affordable sources like beans, potatoes, and leafy greens, especially if your sodium intake is high.
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Global mean potassium intake (2.25 g/day) falls below current guideline recommended intake level of > 3.5 g/day, with only 14% (95% CI 11–17%) of the global population achieving guideline-target mean intake.
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis of 104 studies involving over 1.6 million participants, providing robust global estimates.
Source
Global mean potassium intake: a systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis
Catriona Reddin et al. · European Journal of Nutrition · 2023
Meta-analysis · 104 studiesCited 63×
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