HealthDay News — Salt substitution is safe and reduces the risk for stroke recurrence and death among patients with stroke, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in JAMA Cardiology.

In an article published in the journal Trends in Biochemical Sciences, Alicia Kowaltowski, full professor at the University ...

Sodium is an electrolyte that helps regulate water levels and other bodily substances. Low sodium levels, or hyponatremia, can lead to lethargy, confusion, fatigue, and other symptoms. Treating ...

If you’re following a low-potassium diet, avoid or limit high-potassium foods like bananas, potatoes, and whole grains. Instead, look for low potassium foods like apples, berries, or broccoli.

it has proposed a set of guidelines to replace regular table salt with lower-sodium salt substitutes that contain potassium. This recommendation is for adults (not pregnant women or children), and ...

Normal table salt contains sodium chloride. The K-salts or potassium-based substitutes replace the sodium chloride with potassium chloride. These salts have double benefits — they may help in bringing ...