Search Results for: Potassium

Ask the doctor. The June 2013 issue states on page 3 that “it’s important to increase potassium intake, particularly if you take a diuretic.” But on page 5, it says that if you take spironolactone (which I do), you should avoid high-potassium foods. I’m confused–should I be eating bananas and other potassium-rich foods or not?

Authors: Bhatt DL Citation: Harv Heart Lett 2014 Mar;24(7):2 PMID : 24868604, Journal: Harv Heart Lett, 24, 7 Date created: 2014-05-05 Abstract … [Read more...]

The impact of selected preparations of trace elements – magnesium, potassium, calcium, and zinc on the release of diclofenac sodium from enteric coated tablets and from sustained release capsules

Authors: Biernat P, Musiał W, Gosławska D, Pluta J Citation: Adv Clin Exp Med 2014 Mar-Apr;23(2):205-13 PMID : 24913111, Journal: Adv Clin Exp Med, 23, 2 Date created: … [Read more...]

Endoscopic removal of pharmacobezoar in case of intentional potassium overdose

Authors: Briggs AL, Deal LL Citation: J Emerg Med 2014 Mar;46(3):351-4 PMID : 24113476, Journal: J Emerg Med, 46, 3 Date created: 2014-03-03 Abstract BACKGROUND: … [Read more...]

Postprandial effects of potassium supplementation on vascular function and blood pressure: a randomised cross-over study.

Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2014 Feb;24(2):148-54 Authors: Blanch N, Clifton PM, Keogh JB Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Endothelial dysfunction, as assessed by flow … [Read more...]