While cutting back on salt intake has long been a mainstay in treating high blood pressure, new research suggests that upping ...

Increasing the ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet may be more effective for lowering blood pressure than simply ...

Digoxin blocks the sodium/potassium ATPase pump. The mechanism by which this decreases AV conduction is not clear but is perhaps due to increased vagal tone. Intracellular calcium within the ...

“Electrolyte is a fancy word for minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium, and they’re substances our bodies need to function,” he says. “Your body uses them as you do physical ...

Potassium and sodium are both electrolytes—substances that help the body send electrical signals to contract muscles, affect the amount of water in your body and perform other essential functions.

Just 1 cup (250 milliliters [mL]) of unsweetened coconut water contains 8.5% of the DV for potassium. Plus, it’s a good source of vitamin C, sodium, and manganese. Coconut water is very ...