“When the association was analysed according to sodium intake, the relationship between potassium and blood pressure was only observed in women with big sodium intake,” explains Eurekalert.
In fact, every one gram increase in daily potassium was associated with a 2.4 mmHg lower systolic blood pressure.
In men, however, researchers found no evidence of a link between potassium intake and blood pressure.
Previous research has shown that potassium lowers blood pressure by helping ease tension in the blood vessel walls.
Professor Vogt added: “The results suggest that potassium helps preserve heart health, but that women benefit more than men.
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