People with certain conditions may be more likely to develop high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Although these high levels may only last for a short time, some people will have high levels that do ...

Potassium is an essential mineral that supports heart, muscle, and nerve health. It may help treat or manage hypertension, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days. Since 2021, ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: Please explain to me what causes high potassium levels. I have been diagnosed with high potassium but don’t know exactly how high it is or the cause. When I watched my diet, the levels ...

The body needs the mineral potassium to regulate muscle contraction. The heart, being a muscle, may respond to changes in potassium levels by developing an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. Atrial ...

Less than 2% of adults in the US consume enough potassium. Here's how to avoid a potassium deficiency with foods like sweet potatoes and bananas.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days.