Ask the Doctor Questions about kidney disease? Risk factors?
Signs and symptoms? Are you concerned about yourself, a friend
or family member? Ask Dr. Spry. New York, NY September 22, 1997
It's no secret that eating right is one of the major ingredients
of a healthy lifestyle. But now studies have shown that
increasing your potassium intake can help reduce high blood
pressure and in some cases even prevent it. Dubbed the silent
killer, uncontrolled high blood pressure can go undetected for
years. If not properly treated, high blood pressure can damage
your kidneys and ultimately cause kidney failure. Including
foods high in potassium in your diet can actually help to lower
your blood pressure. Or if your blood pressure is normal,
potassium can help keep it that way. Potassium is a mineral
found in certain fruits and vegetables. It plays a role in
keeping your heart beating regularly and your muscles working
right. Here's a handy list of foods high in potassium: "However,
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