The three small sodium ions are bound inside the pump (violet spheres to the left), whereas there is not sufficient room for the larger potassium ions (green spheres to the right).

However, up to 40 per cent of your body's energy goes into supplying the microscopic sodium-potassium pump with the energy it needs. It's not visible to the naked eye and you can't feel it.

When you replace sodium with potassium, it lowers blood pressure through two mechanism. The first one is when it reduces the ...

Reducing sodium intake and increasing potassium through foods can help manage blood pressure and prevent heart disease. It's important to read labels, choose low-sodium alternatives, and ...

"We generally get a much higher sodium and lower potassium diet," Wegman says. "And that has been linked to an increased risk of dying from a heart attack." Potassium is an essential mineral ...

A low-sodium, high-potassium diet is beneficial for cardiac patients as it helps manage blood pressure, reduce fluid retention, and lower the risk of heart disease.” Consumption of potassium ...