Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Higher potassium intake, especially from foods, is linked to lower blood pressure and better heart health.Most adults need about 3,500–5,000 milligrams of ...

Potassium supplementation is not needed as often as previously thought to prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib) after certain types of heart surgery. That’s the conclusion from researchers in a new study ...

About The Study: For atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery prophylaxis, supplementation only when serum potassium concentration fell below 3.6 mEq/L was noninferior to the current widespread ...

Many foods contain magnesium and potassium, two minerals that are important to heart health, bone health, muscle function, and more. Find out what foods to eat to increase your intake of magnesium and ...

For the prevention of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, giving potassium supplements only when levels dropped below the lower limit of ...

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Grapefruit contains potassium and other nutrients that may help maintain healthy blood pressure. The fruit can interact with ...

While certain nutrients can support heart health, there’s no evidence that supplements can treat a heart arrhythmia. You may want to take them alongside treatment, but check with a doctor first. Share ...