Some types of salt, such as Himalayan salt and sea salt, also contain small amounts of minerals like potassium, magnesium, iron, and calcium. Here’s a closer look at the mineral content of table ...
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte involved in heart function, muscle contraction, and water balance. A high intake may help reduce high blood pressure, salt sensitivity ...
IN a recent article Dr. A. T. Wilson 1 notes that ‘the potassium/sodium ratio in rainwater is often larger by a factor of 10 than that in the sea—the obvious source’. His explanation is that ...
Be mindful of your body’s sodium–potassium balance As an electrolyte, sodium carries a charge when dissolved in the body. It helps power our muscles and nervous system, as molecular pumps move ...
The variability of the sodium-potassium ratio in the cœlomic fluid of different species of insects and its association with the normal diet has been pointed out in previous papers 1,2 ...