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Do you recommend increasing dietary potassium intake for blood pressure management in non-CKD patients with hypertension?

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Nephrology · UAB Medicine

Yes! The AHA guidelines from 2017 list a heart-healthy diet like the DASH diet (which has natural sources of potassium from fruits and vegetables) as strong recommendation (class I) supported by the highest level of evidence (level A). It is even recommended to use potassium supplements if not contr...

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