[Potassium and arterial hypertension--are potassium supplements helpful?]

Publication

[Potassium and arterial hypertension--are potassium supplements helpful?]

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 21, 2000

Koneth Irene, Suter P M, Vetter W

Units

Nephrologie | Transplantationsmedizin

PubMed

11068501

Citation

Koneth I, Suter P, Vetter W. [Potassium and arterial hypertension--are potassium supplements helpful?]. Praxis 2000; 89:1499-505.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Praxis 2000; 89

Publication Date

Sep 21, 2000

Issn Print

1661-8157

Pages

1499-505

Brief description/objective

The blood pressure lowering effects of potassium are well known. Accordingly it is not surprising, that potassium supplements have been recommended as a therapeutical strategy to lower blood pressure. In this review the epidemiological data and potential physiological mechanisms of the potassium-induced cardiovascular effects will be summarized. In addition the recommendations regarding potassium intake and supplementation in hypertensive patients will be discussed.