If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night with a leg cramp, chances are it may have been because of too little potassium, calcium, or magnesium in your diet. Bananas have a reputation for ...

Diets rich in minerals, especially potassium, were linked to a lower depression risk in a new study. Image credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy “Mental health disorders, including depression, impose a major ...

You may think that as long as you eat a banana every once in a while, you’re good on the potassium front. But the truth is, most of us need to up our intake of foods high in potassium. “Only about 2% ...

In a recent review published in the journal Hypertension Research, a group of authors compared global dietary sodium and potassium intake guidelines with Japan's, highlighting the importance of ...

Not only are avocados a diabetes-friendly fruit but adding them to your diet has other health benefits, too. Their healthy ...

Your morning banana might not be the potassium champion you think it is. While this yellow fruit has earned its reputation as a go-to source for the essential mineral, nutritionists are revealing that ...

Dear Doctors: I am interested in the DASH diet you mentioned recently. Could you list some of the types of vegetables and fruits that are rich in potassium and the amount needed daily to meet the ...

While potassium is often celebrated for its role in blood pressure regulation, its benefits extend to numerous aspects of ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

If the body doesn’t get enough potassium, it could lead to certain health issues, such as high blood pressure or poor metabolism.