Reaching for a banana could do more than power your morning smoothie. A new international study suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods could help lower the risk of dangerous heart problems.

Potassium, a mineral often underappreciated in modern diets, plays a critical role in maintaining various essential functions in the body. It is responsible for regulating nerve signaling, muscle ...

Bananas get a lot of credit for their potassium content, but the reality is that plenty of other foods pack a more powerful punch in this department.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Eating more potassium-rich foods like bananas may help lower blood ...

If you’ve ever looked at your food’s nutrition facts, you might have noticed that they all list potassium. There’s a reason for that – it’s considered a "nutrient of concern" since so many Americans ...

Hyperkalemia is when you have too much potassium in your blood. Your body needs some potassium to help your muscles contract, keep your fluid levels balanced, and control your blood pressure. But too ...