Potassium
A Mineral That Can Save Your Heart
Increasing the amount of potassium-rich foods can lead to a reduction in high blood pressure. Since our Asian diet consists of far too much sodium, eating foods high in potassium has become insufficient to correct this disorder. Hence the need for potassium supplement through the formulation of NewLife K-salt by Dr. Max Gerson (who founded the Cancer Therapy known as the Gerson Therapy). This has now become a very important part of a preventive supplement to save our cells, our heart, our lives.
Many studies have found links between low potassium intake and an increased risk of high blood pressure and death from stroke. The ratio of sodium to potassium in the diet plays an important role in the development of high blood pressure. Potassium depletion causes the body to retain more fluids in response to a large dose of sodium, and high levels of potassium may enhance the excretion of sodium, thus decreasing blood pressure.
High rates of K-salt (potassium) intake are associated with protection from cardiovascular disease, including stroke. K-salt will help lower blood pressure in several ways, including enhancing sodium excretion by directly dilating blood vessels, or lowering cardiovascular reactivity to body chemicals which constrict blood vessels. The greatest blood pressure lowering effect of K-salt supplement occurs in patient with severe hypertension. This effect is pronounced with prolonged K-salt supplementation.
A 1997 analysis on the effects of K-salt supplement on blood pressure confirms that low intake of this mineral plays an important role in high blood pressure, and increasing intake is beneficial in treatment. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University looked at 33 randomized controlled trials with over 2069 participants in which potassium supplements were used. Positive effects were seen with a decrease in mean systolic pressure and diastolic pressure.
K-salt is a supplement suitable for all. In this context, we have just barely touched on one of the many advantages of taking this supplement (other benefits include reduction of chestiness, cough & cold; cancer prevention; cancer cure; decrease in weight due to excess water retention, etc). Doses of K-salt intake ranges from ¼ teaspoon once daily to 10 times daily in juice/liquid. No side effects found to taking this natural supplement.
