Potassium (K) is a fascinating macronutrient. In corn, it sets the stage for a healthy and vigorous plant that produces a beautiful ear. Even though K is mobile in plants and helps deliver water and ...

Potassium is an important mineral and electrolyte needed for all kinds of bodily functions – not just for running a marathon or lifting weights (although electrolytes can be lost in sweat.) It’s ...

“Low potassium in athletes can lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, and cramping,” affirmed Hultin. "It can also lead to ...

I have high blood pressure and have been taking medicine to control it for years. It recently spiked again and my doctor tweaked my prescription. But I have also been taking matters into my own hands, ...

If you live near any of Pennsylvania's four nuclear power plants, you will be able to get a fresh batch of potassium iodide tablets in mid August, to use in case of a radiation leak. But what are ...

Share on Pinterest Diets rich in minerals, especially potassium, were linked to a lower depression risk in a new study. Image credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy About 5% of the world’s adult population lives ...