Potassium

This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Potassium but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.

Banner year for emergency preparedness  -  06 Jan 2010
Last fall a very limited supply of potassium iodide tablets was distributed courtesy of the US government to people residing within 10 miles of select ... UPI.com

Potato, Green Bean and Spinach Salad  -  06 Jan 2010
This is a particularly healthy combination whose three components bring together a great deal of vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, folate, manganese, ... New York Times

Study provides insight into pathway linked to obesity  -  06 Jan 2010
The investigation reveals how the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in the heart and skeletal muscles affects the balance between food intake and energy used. ... EurekAlert (press release)

Mosaic 2Q Profit Slumps 89% On Lower Fertilizer Prices  -  06 Jan 2010
Still, some analysts have become bullish on potash, a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry, with Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse seeing ... Wall Street Journal

Uzbekistan develops potash fertilizer industry  -  06 Jan 2010
The Tyubegatan potassium salts deposit in Kashkadarya region is located on the border with Turkmenistan. The field's reserves total 400.2 million tons of ... Times of Central Asia (subscription)

Road salt poses threat to drinking water  -  06 Jan 2010
To prevent ice, use some of the alternatives, including calcium magnesium acetate, potassium acetate, calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. ... Shore News Today

Going beet red a healthy sign  -  06 Jan 2010
It is a good source of minerals, particularly an easy to assimilate iron and contains vitamins A, B and C, sodium, potassium, calcium and chlorine. ... Gisborne Herald

Hot potato dishes  -  06 Jan 2010
...made of complex carbohydrates such as those found in potatoes, along with 45 percent of daily Vitamin C needs, fiber, protein, potassium and Vitamin B6. ... The Decatur Daily

Applied Food Sciences Enters Into Distribution Agreement With CK Nutritional ...  -  06 Jan 2010
The company said that CKNI will market AFS' functional ingredients including GCATM Green Coffee Bean Extract, CDG Calcium D-Glucarate, Preventium Potassium ... Food Business Review

Nutritional powerhouses may lurk in once 'yucky' foods  -  06 Jan 2010
They are also high in potassium and contain the most sugar of any vegetable (yet are low in calories). How to eat them: Baked, broiled, steamed or shredded ... Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Officials prep for Bordelon's execution  -  06 Jan 2010
She said the executioner will administer the lethal combination of sodium pentothal, pancurium bromide and potassium chloride that has been used since the ... 2TheAdvocate

Latest and greatest – what Sephora has in store for 2010  -  06 Jan 2010
Retinyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, PEG-8, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol. ... Truth In Aging (blog)

One way to take the chill out of any winter morning  -  06 Jan 2010
Excellent for cold mornings, when you need a hearty “stick to your ribs� cereal, this recipe is filled with dietary fiber, potassium and essential B ... New Haven Register (subscription)

January Time to Prepare Soil for Spring Gardens~by Ken Churches  -  06 Jan 2010
Soil analysis results will show pH, and amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium in the soil. It will also include specific fertilizer recommendations for ... Pine Tree

Healthy Recipes: Marvelous Mushroom Soup  -  06 Jan 2010
These varieties are rich in antioxidants and feature potassium, selenium and B-vitamins. 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (set aside 1 Tbsp. for garnish) ... Food Consumer

A Look At Snow, Ice Removal Products  -  06 Jan 2010
Potassium chloride takes you down to minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Sodium chloride is the least expensive and takes you down to about minus 25 degrees ... KDKA

Search Query: Go  -  06 Jan 2010
The main problems that arise include gastric irritation, dehydration, depletion of minerals (especially potassium, magnesium, selenium and zinc) and ... Belfast Telegraph

The Baby And My Jumpy Legs  -  06 Jan 2010
A friend recommended eating bananas to get some good potassium to help fight these cramps. So far, my daily banana regimen (which was hard to swallow at ... WITN (blog)

Weight gain have you going bananas?  -  06 Jan 2010
Bananas are free of fat and cholesterol and are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins B6 and C. Nick Gillitt of the Dole Nutrition Institute ... News-Herald.com

OTC: Skinny Water Now Available at Kings Supermarkets  -  06 Jan 2010
Every bottle of Skinny Water (R) has calcium, potassium, and EGCG and has zero calories, sugar, sodium, no preservatives, with all natural colors and ... RTT News (press release)

Squash with Possibilities  -  06 Jan 2010
It is a very good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, mag-nesium, and potassium, and a good source of folate, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B1, copper, ... Shepherdstown Observer

Atul Gawande's 'Checklist' For Surgery Success  -  06 Jan 2010
...kidney and back into his body; a little adjustment here and there, and we could alter the levels of potassium and bicarbonate and salt, as well. ... NPR

Salares Lithium Inc. Significantly Increases Project Size in Chile  -  06 Jan 2010
...core salare (brine lake) concession holdings, that are prospective for sub-surface lithium and potassium, of 39404 hectares (394 square kilometers). ... SYS-CON Media (press release)

Tastes like ... chicken?  -  06 Jan 2010
In response, a few producers switched to potassium phosphate. That gives the meat a bitter taste, thus encouraging the addition of more flavorings to mask ... Sacramento Bee

Influence of detrusor overactivity on storage symptoms following potassium ...  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
To investigate whether the presence of detrusor overactivity (DO) influences storage symptoms after photoselective laser vaporization of the prostate (PVP) ... UroToday

Which de-icers are safe for pets?  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
Corn-based products are gentle on pets' feet, as is potassium chloride, but the latter will not work in extreme cold. Sodium chloride - or rock salt - is ... Animal Friends Pet Insurance

FDA accepts NDA filing for retigabine  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
Retigabine is a neuronal potassium channel opener, Valeant said. The drug maker is said retigabine is part of a license and collaboration agreement with ... Drug Store News (blog)

A sweet treatment with some side effects  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
This can then lead to higher blood pressure and muscle weakness (from loss of potassium). In an attempt to separate the beneficial effects from the adverse ... Irish Times

Ask Dr. Gott: Getting to the root of leg pain Getting to the root of leg pain  -  ‎Jan 3, 2010‎
Low calcium, magnesium and potassium levels can contribute to leg cramps. Has he had appropriate lab tests to determine whether this might be the cause? ... Monterey County Herald

Bananas not only source of potassium  -  ‎Dec 29, 2009‎
Folks who like bananas may not know the fruit is a rich source of potassium, an essential nutrient, according to www.nutritiondata.com. ... South Bend Tribune

2009 Great Year for Emergency Preparedness Business  -  ‎Dec 30, 2009‎
In early 2009, Nukepills.com delivered 5.4 million doses of FDA-approved ThyroShield Potassium Iodide to Kuwait's Ministry of Health to protect its citizens ... PR Newswire (press release)

Bowe, Chiefs ready to put season behind them  -  ‎Jan 2, 2010‎
Dwayne Bowe says his four-game suspension was the result of “one pill� that he believed to be a potassium supplement. ... Kansas City Star

High blood pressure puts expectant mom at risk  -  ‎Dec 24, 2009‎
It has depleted me of potassium. The doctor told me to eat three bananas every day and to have my potassium checked in two weeks. Isn't there a potassium ... SouthCoastToday.com

Elephant's-ear can be moved indoors anytime  -  ‎Dec 31, 2009‎
You can spray the fungus with potassium bicarbonate, but it will grow back. The growths are the fruiting bodies of a fungus that is breaking down the dead ... Dallas Morning News

Is coconut water worth the extra cash?  -  ‎Dec 30, 2009‎
..."It's extremely high in potassium, so it has been used around the world for hydration purposes," said registered dietitian Ashley Koff. ... abc7.com

Potassium bromate: A lethal chemical in bread baking  -  ‎Dec 28, 2009‎
WITH increasing cases of kidney damage in Nigeria, researchers discovered that potassium bromate – a flour improver used in baking bread and other ... Nigerian Compass Newspaper - ...all the news. all the time

Guide to a new year of gardening  -  ‎Dec 31, 2009‎
They're listed with nitrogen first, phosphate second and potassium third. The numbers represent their percent of the total, so a 23-3-4 means that it ... SunHerald.com (registration)

Murphy's untimely death should serve as lesson for us all  -  ‎Jan 2, 2010‎
Following that with a severe gastrointestinal "flu" would have resulted in life-threatening dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis and depletion of potassium, ... Minneapolis Star Tribune

Reaping rewards from potassium focus  -  ‎Dec 13, 2009‎
A CUSTOM fertiliser blend that put more potassium and less nitrogen into the soil has been pivotal in securing the fortunes of Queensland cabbage grower, ... Stock and Land

Editorial: What goes into chicken  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
In response, a few producers switched to potassium phosphate. That gives the meat a bitter taste, thus encouraging the addition of more flavorings to mask ... Los Angeles Times

Backyard bomb burns girl  -  ‎Dec 27, 2009‎
A GIRL, 10, suffered burns to her arms and legs after a potassium nitrate bomb exploded in Murray Bridge. Police - including bomb technicians - and ... NEWS.com.au

'LET'S DRINK TO ALL THE RUSSIAN GAS'  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
The kooky Kazakh who once crooned of the superiority of his country's potassium (to the tune of The Star-Spangled Banner) seems to have infected Gazprom. ... Globe and Mail

Health care for immigrants dwindles  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
But her body has to be toxic with potassium before they give her dialysis. Perhaps once every two weeks. Normal dialysis is once every few days. ... WISH

Production and Market of Potassium Acetate in China-Aarkstore Enterprises  -  ‎Dec 22, 2009‎
As an important raw material of penicillin (IG), potassium acetate has huge market in China, for Penicillin's high reliance on export. ... PRMinds (press release)

Have a Happy hangover-free New Year!  -  ‎Dec 30, 2009‎
Sports drinks loaded with electrolytes as well as coconut water packed with potassium and other vitamins and minerals will also counteract the dehydrating ... La Jolla Light

Vermicompost from Pig Manure Grows Healthy Hibiscus  -  ‎Dec 10, 2009‎
The research also established that the vermicompost treatment did not supply potassium equivalent to conventional CRFs; the authors recommend the addition ... Science Daily (press release)

Let's take a closer look at two health-product claims  -  ‎Dec 27, 2009‎
It provides more potassium than a banana and four additional naturally occurring electrolytes in a single 60-calorie serving. Facts: An 11-ounce container ... News Sentinel

Try holiday foods with a nutritional punch  -  ‎Dec 23, 2009‎
This root vegetable (especially the dark-fleshed orange variety, typically called a yam) has a high amount of potassium, fiber, and the antioxidant ... CNN

Automatic Caustic Dosing Reduces Wastewater Plant's Costs  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
The most significant potential interference in wastewater matrices is from potassium ions. The NH4D sensor compensates by using an integrated potassium ISE ... Water World

Fireworks: Ungreen Or A Necessary Part Of Ringing In The New Year?  -  ‎Dec 31, 2009‎
For every 270 grams of black powder used, 132 grams of carbon dioxide are created, the rest of it turning into potassium sulfide and nitrogen. ... Treehugger

Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure  -  Nov 8, 2008
By Kevin McKeever. SUNDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Consuming too little potassium may be as big a risk factor for high blood pressure as eating too much ... ABC News

Potassium supplements  -  Jul 25, 2008
If you have high blood pressure, taking potassium supplements each day might help to lower it, but only by a small amount. ... guardian.co.uk

Got Potassium? Check the Label  -  Nov 1, 2005
By Sally Squires. If you're a close reader of nutrition labels, you may have noticed that a small but growing number of foods now list how much potassium ... Washington Post

HHS awards Fleming & Co. bioshield contract for liquid potassium  -  Apr 24, 2006
George Love, director of legal and regulatory affairs for Fleming & Co. told the St. Louis Business Journal that the Department of Health and Human Services ... Bizjournals.com

Potassium in Diet Nutrition - Nutrition, Function, Side Effects - NY...  -  Jun 23, 2008
Potassium is a mineral involved in electrical and cellular body functions. In the body, potassium is classified as an electrolyte. ... New York Times

Got Potassium? Check the Label | Article from The Washington Post | …  -  Nov 1, 2005
Got Potassium? Check the Label ... find The Washington Post articles. If you're a close reader of nutrition labels, you may have noticed that a small but ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - HighBeam Research

… Effects Does Spironolactone Have On My Blood Potassium And Should...  -  Feb 7, 2008
Ray Hershberger, MD, Assoc. Chief, Div. of Cardiology; Dir., Heart Failure Therapies, University of Miami. Question: What effects does spironolactone have ... ABC News

THE LEAN PLATE; Potassium showing up at the table -- and on labels; …  -  Nov 7, 2005
..."Our diet is remarkably different from what we evolved on," says Dr. Lawrence Appel, professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in ... Pay-Per-View - Los Angeles Times - ProQuest Archiver

Potassium Test - Tests, Test Results & Diagnosis - NY Times Health …  -  May 15, 2007
This test measures the amount of potassium in the blood. Potassium (K+) helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and ... New York Times

Low potassium may affect heart failure  -  Jun 8, 2007
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 8 (UPI) -- Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have shown low potassium levels may contribute to increased ... United Press International

Chile's SQM to form potassium nitrate joint venture in China with...  -  May 20, 2008
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) said it has entered into an agreement with Migao Corp to form a 50-50 joint venture for the ... Forbes

Testing: Potassium Level Is a Clue to Eating Habits  -  Nov 21, 2006
By ERIC NAGOURNEY. The day may come when skirting a doctor's questions about your eating habits will no longer be an option. Researchers have found that a ... New York Times

Zambrano's cramps reportedly result of low potassium levels  -  Apr 2, 2008
CHICAGO -- Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano, who left Monday's season opener against Milwaukee due to a cramp in his right forearm, has nothing to fear but low ... ESPN

Fruit and vegetable menu 'reduces stroke risk by 25pc'  -  Jan 27, 2006
..."Previous research has shown that giving people potassium chloride lowers ... The authors said that fruit and vegetables are rich sources of potassium, ... Telegraph.co.uk

Potassium producer plans IPO  -  Dec 21, 2007
Denver-based fertilizer company Intrepid Potash Inc. revealed Thursday that it plans an initial public offering of its common stock, but its filing with the ... Rocky Mountain News

Gene that dictates how long we need to sleep is discovered  -  Apr 28, 2005
The scientists believe that the shaker gene controls the potassium ... A detailed analysis of the mutation revealed that it prevented potassium ions from ... Independent

Potassium - Urine - News, Information on Potassium - Urine - NY Times...  -  Nov 21, 2006
Researchers have found that a simple urine test can provide a good snapshot of how well people are eating. June 22, 2004 - By JANE E. BRODY - Health ... New York Times

Potassium-rich foods may help woman have boy_English_Xinhua  -  Apr 25, 2008
BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhuanet) -- A research shows that having a hearty appetite, eating potassium-rich foods including bananas, and not skipping breakfast ... 新�网

Diuretics can drain body of potassium  -  Jun 19, 2005
QUALITIES OF LIFE. Q. Last year my ankles started to swell during the day, but they were OK by morning. When they got worse, I saw a doctor who told me I ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

See how much you know about potassium  -  Sep 18, 2007
Potassium is an important element. But do you know how it is used by the body and which foods are a good source? Here's a quiz from the American Heart ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

A serum potassium level above 10 mmol/l in a patient predisposed to …  -  Jan 11, 2006
Background A 58-year-old man, previously diagnosed with Bartter's syndrome, presented with a short history of vomiting, diarrhea and weakness. ... Nature.com

Potassium may help lower blood pressure  -  Jul 30, 2008
By Megan Rauscher. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Research shows that boosting levels of potassium in the diet may lower a person's risk of developing high ... Reuters UK

… Inhibition on Dynamic Renal Potassium Excretion: A Randomize  -  Dec 6, 2007
Effects of celecoxib and ibuprofen on dynamic renal potassium handling. (a) Mean (sem) urinary potassium excretion UkV (mol/min) vs. time. ... Nature.com

Diuretic may affect level of potassium - SENIOR HEALTH  -  Jan 4, 2005
Q. Since I started taking a water pill to control my blood pressure, my doctor checks my blood regularly. Now, my potassium level is low, so he prescribed ... Pay-Per-View - Star-Ledger - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Too much potassium could be problem  -  Apr 16, 2006
Bosshardt is a plastic surgeon in Tavares. If you have a medical question, send it to him at 1879 Nightingale Lane, Suite A-2, Tavares, FL 32778 or e-mail ... Pay-Per-View - Orlando Sentinel - ProQuest Archiver

Potassium loss may explain diabetes risk  -  Nov 25, 2008
BALTIMORE, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The drop in blood potassium levels caused by diuretics commonly prescribed for high blood pressure could increase diabetes risk, ... United Press International

Cache of Chemicals Found in 2 Spots on Staten Island Prompts …  -  Jun 29, 2007
Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpeter, has a variety of commercial uses, including as ... While the chemicals, including potassium nitrate and sulfur, ... New York Times

Calcium-sensitive potassium channelopathy in human epilepsy and …  -  Jun 5, 2005
Figure 5. The D434G mutation of KCNMA1 potassium channels caused an increase in open-channel probability (P open ), consistent with an increase in ... Nature.com

… ' neighbors to get protective drug The potassium iodide would...  -  Jun 28, 2006
The potassium iodide would provide some protection in the event of an ... The state has received the first round of potassium iodide supplies from the US ... $2.75 - Minneapolis Star-Tribune - NewsBank

Potassium citrate for kidney stones  -  May 30, 2007
Potassium citrate attaches to calcium in the urine, preventing the formation of mineral crystals that can develop into kidney stones. ... WebMD

Potassium may help lower blood pressure  -  Aug 2, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Research shows that boosting levels of potassium in the diet may lower a person's risk of developing high blood pressure and may ... Tehran Times

Importance of potassium explained  -  Dec 11, 2005
THENI: Splitting the number of fertiliser applications to crops throughout the cultivation period will boost productivity of horticulture. ... The Hindu

Fruits, veggies pack plenty of potassium  -  Aug 29, 2006
SUMMERTIME IS THE ideal time to enjoy all the fresh fruits and vegetables that nature has to offer. And what could be better than a handful of fresh ... Pay-Per-View - Contra Costa Times - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Rio Tinto to begin potassium project construction in 2009 - Argentina  -  Apr 5, 2007
By Harvey Beltrán / Business News Americas. Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO) is set to begin construction works on the Río Colorado potassium ... Business News Americas

Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of …  -  Jul 11, 2008
A serum potassium blood tests done during an attack of muscle weakness will ... There is no decrease in total body potassium, and blood potassium levels are ... New York Times

CVRD advances potassium exploration in Neuquén - Argentina  -  Jun 21, 2005
By Harvey Beltrán / Business News Americas. Rio de Janeiro-based mining giant CVRD (NYSE: RIO) is advancing preliminary potassium exploration work over ... Business News Americas

Lancet: Novartis hypertension drug combination may be risky  -  Jul 19, 2007
..."Mild increases in potassium are expected with agents that block the Renin ... It also said that high levels of serum potassium, or hyperkalaemia, ... MarketWatch

Actress dies after plastic surgery heart accident  -  May 5, 2006
When Ms Mills was given an injection of potassium the next day to aid her recovery ... The next day, while Ms Mills was still heavily sedated, the potassium ... Times Online

Video: Potassium Permanganate Fireworks  -  Feb 9, 2008
By Aaron Rowe. Fireworks usually include gunpowder, but a hobbyist has made this rather impressive bang using potassium permanganate in lieu of the more ... Wired News

Medics cleared over girl's death  -  Oct 14, 2005
But her body was exhumed when a police investigation was launched after the discovery of lethal levels of potassium in her blood at the time of her death. ... BBC News

Lethal injection drugs 'unreliable'  -  Apr 24, 2007
Worse, execution logs showed that inmates' hearts continued beating 2 to 9 minutes after potassium chloride - the second drug in the cocktail - was ... New Scientist

Blood pressure drugs may slash Alzheimer's risk  -  Mar 14, 2006
Zandi and his fellow researchers note that other studies have linked low potassium levels with inflammation and the constriction of blood vessels; ... New Scientist

Progestins and Potassium  -  Jan 24, 2005
1 Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, and the VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York. Correspondence: Dr. Clive Rosendorff, Medicine (111), ... Nature.com

The Risks Of Elevated Potassium  -  Sep 1, 2008
What is the significance of having elevated potas sium? I have had it for a long time. I've been told to give up bananas, but I haven't eaten one in 20 ... Herald-Tribune - Google News Archive

P&G says Pringles not made with banned additive  -  Dec 7, 2007
The batch of barbecue-flavored chips was blocked in July for containing potassium bromate, a flour-enhancing additive, according to a notice posted on the ... Reuters

Fears raised over diuretic drugs  -  Jan 12, 2006
Doctors are being urged to monitor people to whom they prescribe diuretics after a study linked the drugs to low sodium and potassium levels. ... BBC News

BODY NEEDS MORE POTASSIUM THAN IT GETS  -  Apr 28, 2005
Q. Should I be concerned that I'm consuming too much potassium in my diet? A. The opposite is true. An expert from Tufts University reports that most ... $2.95 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - NewsBank

Staten Island Man Is Charged in Home Storage of Chemicals  -  Jun 30, 2007
The chemicals included potassium nitrate, sulfur, hydrogen peroxide and mercury. ... Some of the chemicals, including potassium nitrate and sulfur, ... New York Times

Tiptoe through the tulips this spring season  -  Mar 31, 2006
It indicates the levels of nitrogen (n), phosphorus (p) and potassium (k) in the ... Potassium is necessary for the general vitality of the plant. ... msnbc.com

Source: CCTV.com  -  Nov 4, 2008
This chart illustrates the functions of several types of gluten enhancers, such as VC and potassium bromate. Different from VC, potassium bromate only ... 央视国际

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Health Tip: Get Plenty of Potassium  -  Dec 25, 2007
...(HealthDay News) - Potassium is a dietary mineral that's vital to the body and healthy cell function. A big drop in the body's potassium levels can be ... Washington Post

Parents Sue Pop Makers Over Benzene  -  Apr 11, 2006
Benzene, a chemical linked to leukemia, can form in soft drinks containing these ingredients: Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, and sodium or potassium ... San Francisco Chronicle

Control high blood pressure with potassium-rich vegetables  -  May 7, 2008
There is no doubt about the danger of high blood pressure and its relationship to sudden deaths, strokes, other cardiovascular accidents and organ damage ... Jamaica Gleaner

Most Americans get too little potassium  -  Mar 9, 2005
Q I've heard lately that eating foods with potassium is good for you. Why? Besides bananas, what has potassium? What about taking a potassium supplement? ... $2.95 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch - NewsBank

WNK kinases regulate sodium chloride and potassium transport by the …  -  Jul 5, 2006
Correspondence: DH Ellison, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Oregon Health and Science University, PP262, 3314 SW US Veterans ... Nature.com

Lack of potassium linked to high blood pressure  -  Nov 23, 2008
Consuming too little potassium may be as big a risk factor for high blood pressure as eating too much sodium new research says. ... Tehran Times

Dietary sources and correlates of sodium and potassium intakes in the...  -  Sep 25, 2008
Contributors: PM performed and interpreted statistical analyses and drafted the article; LL, AT, AD and JLV supervised the survey and data collection, ... Nature.com

Chile's SQM to invest $1 bln 2008-2010 in capacity  -  Jul 24, 2008
SQM, a leading exporter of potassium-based fertilizers and the global ... Its new Coya Sur potassium nitrate plant is scheduled to come on line in the ... Reuters

Uralkali to hold potassium chloride prices for domestic producers...  -  Aug 4, 2008
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - JSC Uralkali said it agreed with domestic customers - producers of complex fertilizers 'Eurochem' and 'Phosagro' - to hold ... Forbes

Uralkali says higher domestic potassium chloride prices to improve …  -  Aug 7, 2008
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Russia-based JSC Uralkali said the increase in domestic prices of potassium chloride from July 1 will improve financial ... Forbes

New Hypothesis: Life Could Have Started in Layers of Mica  -  Dec 5, 2007
She said mica — which is rich in potassium — might also explain to why our bodies rely so heavily on potassium instead of other elements. ... FOXNews

Warning over blood-taking method  -  Jul 26, 2008
UK researchers who examined 200000 blood test results found clenching then relaxing the fist could raise potassium levels, potentially confusing results. ... BBC News

A case of voltage-gated potassium channel antibody-related limbic …  -  Aug 31, 2005
Background A 56-year-old man presented to hospital with a 6-month history of recurrent episodes of altered behavior and 'odd' episodes. ... Nature.com

Spironolactone | Life and style | BMJ Group  -  Jul 25, 2008
Spironolactone can cause the level of potassium in your body to rise, ... 4] Your doctor can monitor your potassium level with blood tests. ... guardian.co.uk

Hypertension Lifestyle Changes - Hypertension Health Information - NY...  -  Jul 15, 2008
Many of these foods are rich in potassium, fiber, or both, possibly helping ... Salt substitutes, such as Cardia (containing mixtures of potassium, sodium, ... New York Times

JSC Uralkali Sept. production up 22 pct to 443,200 tonnes potassium …  -  Oct 22, 2008
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - JSC Uralkali said it produced 443.2 thousand tonnes of potassium chloride in September, a 22 percent increase from a year ago. ... Forbes

Yogurt can ease the effects of antibiotics  -  Sep 22, 2008
About 40 years ago, a doctor told me to increase my potassium intake. ... That is a good way to boost potassium intake, which may help prevent leg cramps. ... Los Angeles Times

Sodium: Are you getting too much?  -  May 23, 2008
In addition, many salt substitutes contain potassium chloride. Though dietary potassium can lessen some of the harm of excess sodium, too much supplemental ... CNN

The measurement of potassium by gamma-ray spectroscopy is a cheap …  -  Sep 26, 2007
Engineers must assess how rapidly rocks weather to ensure safety on construction sites. Lung Sang Chan at the University of Hong Kong and co-workers 1 have ... Nature.com

Acute Kidney Failure - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of Acute Kidney...  -  Jul 11, 2008
Calcium, glucose/insulin, or potassium will be given through a vein to help ... It is not always necessary, but it can save your life if your potassium ... New York Times

Ban on use of potassium chlorate  -  Dec 13, 2006
KOCHI: The use of potassium chlorate in firecrackers is illegal and will invite punishment, the district administration has warned. ... Hindu

What Kind Of Diet Is Useful To Help Control Blood Pressure?  -  Feb 7, 2008
Second part is just having the right amount of potassium in the diet. Interestingly when we look at potassium intake it is very regional and it also is ... ABC News

Israel intercepts potassium nitrate smuggled in EU humanitarian aid …  -  Dec 30, 2007
In a joint IDF and ISA operation several weeks ago, a truck was caught at one of the crossing points in Judea and Samaria carrying approximately 6.5 tons of ... Frontier India Defence and Strategic...

Structural basis of TEA blockade in a model potassium channel  -  Apr 24, 2005
1 Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Biological Chemistry, Northwestern University Medical School, 303 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, ... Nature.com

Infusion Therapy Raises Death Risk for Some Heart Patients  -  Nov 27, 2007
27 (HealthDay News) -- An infusion of glucose, insulin and potassium, ... "GIK therapy increased levels of glucose, potassium, and net fluid gain ... Washington Post

Test your knowledge of all-important potassium  -  Nov 13, 2007
Potassium is an important element. But do you know how it is used by the body and which foods are a good source? Here's a quiz from the American Heart ... Pay-Per-View - Orlando Sentinel - ProQuest Archiver

A POTASSIUM PRIMER  -  Nov 11, 2008
Potassium is an important element. But do you know how it is used by the body and which foods are a good source? Here's a quiz from the American Heart ... Pay-Per-View - Orlando Sentinel - ProQuest Archiver

Can a low-sodium, high-potassium salt substitute reduce blood...  -  Oct 25, 2007
China Salt Substitute Study Collaborative Group (2007) Salt substitution: a low-cost strategy for blood pressure control among rural Chinese: a randomized, ... Nature.com

Getting fingerprints to reveal even more  -  Mar 15, 2005
Elements like sodium, potassium and chlorine, which are present in human sweat, ... And potassium nitrate, detectable as an unusually high level of ... msnbc.com

Eating o' the Green on St. Patrick's Day -- and Every Day  -  Mar 17, 2008
They're also high in vitamin C and a good source of folate, vitamin A and potassium. Small, compact, bright green spouts have the best flavor. ... Washington Post

Low Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure  -  Oct 31, 2008
Newswise — As a risk factor for high blood pressure, low levels of potassium in the diet may be as important as high levels of sodium—especially among ... newswise.com

One Epilepsy Mutation Bad, Two Mutations Good  -  Nov 5, 2007
Since the genes are associated with the passage of electrical impulses from cell to cell — Kcna1 is linked with potassium, and Cacna1a with calcium — lead ... Wired News

Rights Group Wants Lethal Shots Suspended  -  Apr 24, 2006
In its report, Human Rights Watch said that veterinary guidelines prohibit the use of potassium chloride to put down cats and dogs because it can cause ... Washington Post

UK man charged with terrorism offenses  -  Sep 9, 2008
...videos on making explosives, possessing a manual on making explosives, possessing a manual on bomb design, and possession of the potassium nitrate. USA Today

It's easy to add potassium for a healthier diet  -  Apr 27, 2005
Potassium, which is abundant in many everyday foods, is an important mineral that helps keep blood pressure in check. One of every four Americans has high ... $2.95 - Kansas City Star - NewsBank

Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of …  -  Nov 12, 2007
Alkaline medications include sodium bicarbonate and potassium citrate. They correct the acidic condition of the body and correct low potassium levels. ... New York Times

Angiotensin II receptor blockers  -  Jul 25, 2008
5] These drugs can lead to a high level of potassium in your blood. Having a lot of potassium in your blood can affect the way your heart works. ... guardian.co.uk

Merck faces fish-kill probe: Firm discovered discharge a week later.  -  Jun 23, 2006
According to the EPA, a Merck official said that a week earlier, on June 13, a vaccine-research "pilot plant" had released about 25 gallons of potassium ... Free with registration - Philadelphia Inquirer - AccessMyLibrary.com

Greasing the gears of potassium channels  -  Feb 14, 2008
Kenton J. Swartz is in the Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Section and Porter Neuroscience Research Center, National Institute of Neurological Disorders ... Nature.com

Study Implicates Potassium Channel Mutations in Neurodegeneration …  -  Feb 28, 2006
For the first time, researchers have linked mutations in a gene that regulates how potassium enters cells to a neurodegenerative disease and to another ... emaxhealth.com

JOURNAL YOUR FOOD INTAKE  -  Jan 19, 2006
They tested my potassium and found it to be 3. I am now on a potassium pill. ... Low potassium usually doesn't cause symptoms until it dips below 3.0. ... Pay-Per-View - South Florida Sun - Sentinel - ProQuest Archiver

Low Potassium Dangerous for Heart Failure Patients  -  Jun 11, 2007
Researchers have found that heart failure patients with low to low-normal serum potassium levels face increased risk of death. The study published in the ... HeartZine

Anti-dandruff compound may help fight epilepsy  -  Apr 30, 2007
The brain's “off� switches fail in part due to protein defects that prevent potassium from exiting nerve cells and calming them. ... Hindu

Potassium pills less effective, more costly .  -  Oct 12, 2006
...hmos and insurance companies have put the doc tors and other players in the health-care delivery system to handle more patients in less time, and that plays ... Reading Eagle - Google News Archive

Israel says finds explosive chemicals in EU aid bags  -  Dec 29, 2007
The army said 6.5 tonnes of potassium nitrate were in bags marked as ... Potassium nitrate can be used to make explosives and to power homemade rockets. ... Reuters UK

Study: Hormone in Human Urine May Lower Blood Pressure, Sodium …  -  Nov 9, 2007
Currently, drugs that lower sodium levels and fight high blood pressure all have serious side effects because they also reduce potassium levels, ... FOXNews

Gene for age-related hearing loss  -  Aug 26, 2006
Possible explanations include causing a build up of potassium in hair cells, or causing it to be removed too quickly. Dr Ralph Holme, the RNID's Biomedical ... BBC News

First Functional Shot to Increase Daily Potassium Intake to Help...  -  Jul 7, 2008
...(HealthNewsDigest.com) - ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, -- A just-released review article in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension concludes that an increase in ... HealthNewsDigest.com

Article: Nuke plant neighbors get vouchers for radiation drug.(NEWS) ...  -  Jan 3, 2007
Potassium iodide prevents or reduces absorption of radioactive iodine by the ... When used correctly, potassium iodide can prevent or reduce absorption ... ... Pay-Per-View - Star Tribune - HighBeam Research





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