What are the effects of increased potassium intake on cardiovascular risk factors and disease?
A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by Aburto et al. (2013) found that increased potassium intake was associated with a decreased risk of stroke, a decreased risk of total cardiovascular disease, and a decreased risk of all-cause mortality. Additionally, higher potassium intake was also associated with a decrease in blood pressure, a decrease in total cholesterol, and a decrease in triglycerides. These findings suggest that increasing potassium intake may be beneficial for reducing cardiovascular risk factors and disease.