Category Archives: Potassium

Calcium and Blood Pressure

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The role of sodium in the development of hypertension has been overstated. While sodium does play a role in the regulation of blood pressure in some individuals, those not sensitive to its effects are not affected by dietary levels. Although … Continue reading →

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More on Bone Mineral Density

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The associations between protein intake and bone mineral density is controversial. The general mainstream consensus is that high protein diets are detrimental to bone mineral density, but this is not supported by evidence in the literature. In fact, research suggests … Continue reading →

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Does Urinary Potassium Predict Diet Quality?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Robert Barrington

The frequent food questionnaire is considered a reliable research tool that assesses diet quality. However, as with all recorded information, it relies on the subject providing accurate and reliable information. Because of the potential for inaccurate recording, there is a … Continue reading →

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Which Foods are Beneficial to Bone Health?

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Mainstream treatment for post menopausal bone loss comprises of calcium, vitamin D and hormone replacement therapy. However, research is growing that diet has a far greater influence of bone health than previously thought. Older studies generally used less reliable methods … Continue reading →

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Urinary Potassium Predicts Diet Quality

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Potassium is present in high amounts in fruits and vegetables usually bonded to organic molecules such as citrate, malate and gluconate. These potassium salts have healthy properties because they neutralise acidic components in plasma such as those derived from sulphur … Continue reading →

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Potassium and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The main dietary focus in the past has centred on the role played by sodium in blood pressure regulation, but research attempting to link high sodium diets to hypertension has been … Continue reading →

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Neutralising Acid Diets for Bone Health

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Robert Barrington

The high animal protein, high grain diets of Western nations are of significance to health because they produce diet-induced metabolic acidosis. This is because animal proteins and grains are metabolised to acidic compounds which decreases the pH of the blood. … Continue reading →

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Magnesium, Potassium and Sudden Cardiac Death

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Nearly half of all people who die of heart disease die suddenly, the cause of death being sudden cardiac arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condition where the normal rhythmic contraction of the heart is disturbed with a resulting failure in circulation, … Continue reading →

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