Research
Micronutrients & recovery
No country globally achieves the combined WHO target of potassium intake >3.5 g/day and sodium intake <2 g/day.
It is currently impossible to meet both sodium and potassium guidelines simultaneously in most countries. Focus on reducing discretionary salt intake and increasing potassium-rich foods like fruits and vegetables, as this is the most feasible path to improving cardiovascular health.
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No country-level study reported combined intakes of sodium and potassium that achieved World Health Organisation targets, i.e. potassium intake of > 3.5 g/day, while reducing sodium intake to < 2 g/day
Why this rating
Based on a comprehensive meta-analysis of 104 studies from 52 countries.
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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