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19 Diseases Researched for Potassium
NameACCKFocus
Hypertension431Locked
Overactive Bladder120Locked
Hyperkalemia211Locked
Aging110Locked
Barium Toxicity110Locked
Endothelial Dysfunction110Locked
Epilepsy: Childhood110Locked
Kidney Stones110Locked
Metabolic Syndrome X110Locked
Obesity110Locked
Rheumatoid Arthritis110Locked
Stroke110Locked
Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery 110Locked
Stroke: Prevention 110Locked
Acidosis35Locked
Radiation-Induced Illness: Cesium-137 Exposure22Locked
Breast Cancer11Locked
Cardiac Arrhythmias11Locked
Hemodialysis11Locked
7 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Potassium
NameACCKFocus
Hypotensive220Locked
Antihypertensive Agents211Locked
Enzyme Inhibitors211Locked
Telomere Protective110Locked
Radioprotective22Locked
Apoptotic11Locked
NF-kappaB Inhibitor11Locked

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22 Abstracts with Potassium Research

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Higher intakes of vitamin D, protein and potassium are significantly associated with decreased risks of onset of overactive bladder.Jan 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Neurourol Urodyn. 2004;23(3):204-10. PMID: 15098215
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2004
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Substances : Potassium, Protein Supplement, Vitamin D
Diseases : Overactive Bladder
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A diet rich in magnesium, potassium, and calcium may contribute to reduced risk of stroke among men. Sep 30, 2015

Pubmed Data : Int J Stroke. 2015 Oct ;10(7):1093-100. Epub 2015 Jun 4. PMID: 26044278
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium
Diseases : Stroke
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Increased dietary potassium from fruit and vegetables improves flow mediated dilatation within 1 week in healthy men and women.Aug 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2014 Sep ;24(9):983-9. Epub 2014 May 2. PMID: 24875671
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Banana, Potassium, Potato, Rice
Diseases : Endothelial Dysfunction, Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents
Additional Keywords : Dietary Modification
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Intake of potassium- and magnesium-enriched salt improves functional outcome after strokeSep 05, 2017

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2017 Sep 6. Epub 2017 Sep 6. PMID: 28877896
Article Published Date : Sep 05, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Magnesium, Potassium
Diseases : Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Licorice is effective in lowering potassium in hemodialysis patients with hyperkalemia. Oct 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Kidney Int. 2009 Oct;76(8):877-84. Epub 2009 Jul 29. PMID: 19641483
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Diseases : Hyperkalemia
Pharmacological Actions : Enzyme Inhibitors
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Low intake of folate, and b2, potassium, iron and vitamin A of plant origin, increase the risk for ischemic stroke.Dec 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Stroke. 2008 Dec;39(12):3152-8. Epub 2008 Nov 6. PMID: 18988909
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Folic Acid , Iron , Potassium, Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A
Diseases : Stroke: Prevention
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Moderate potassium supplementation results in a substantial reduction in systolic blood pressure. Jul 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : J Hypertens. 2001 Jul;19(7):1325-31. PMID: 11446724
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive
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Potassium citrate reduces kidney-stone incidence in children treated with a ketogenic diet for intractable epilepsy. Aug 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Pediatrics. 2009 Aug;124(2):e300-4. Epub 2009 Jul 13. PMID: 19596731
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Diseases : Epilepsy: Childhood, Kidney Stones
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Low Carbohydrate/Ketogenic
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Potassium supplementation reduces blood pressure substantially in African Americans consuming a diet low in potassium. Jan 08, 1996

Pubmed Data : Arch Intern Med. 1996 Jan 8;156(1):61-7. PMID: 8526698
Article Published Date : Jan 08, 1996
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive
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Potassium-rich diets may benefit patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Oct 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Med Hypotheses. 2009 Oct;73(4):564-8. Epub 2009 Jun 27. PMID: 19560875
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Diseases : Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Subjects in the highest quartile of potassium intake had 39% lower odds for metabolic syndrome compared to those in the lowest quartile.Aug 31, 2013

Pubmed Data : Atherosclerosis. 2013 Sep ;230(1):80-5. Epub 2013 Jul 12. PMID: 23958257
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Diseases : Metabolic Syndrome X, Obesity
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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The earlier consumption of vitamin C, folate and potassium can delay biological ageing in middle-aged and older adults.Aug 21, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Hum Nutr Diet. 2016 Aug 22. Epub 2016 Aug 22. PMID: 27550625
Article Published Date : Aug 21, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Folate, Fruit: All, Potassium, Vegetables: All , Vitamin C
Diseases : Aging
Pharmacological Actions : Telomere Protective
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Vitamin K and magnesium sulphate supplementation may prevent barium nitrate induced toxicity. Mar 30, 2010

Pubmed Data : Hum Exp Toxicol. 2010 Mar 30. Epub 2010 Mar 30. PMID: 20354061
Article Published Date : Mar 30, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Magnesium, Potassium
Diseases : Barium Toxicity
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Plant food potassium salts have a balancing effect on acid-base status and digestive fermentation in rats.Jul 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2007 Jul;98(1):72-7. Epub 2007 Mar 23. PMID: 17381878
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium, Vegetables: All
Diseases : Acidosis
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Potassium salts counteract an acidogenic high-sulfur amino acid diet.Aug 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2005 Aug;94(2):192-7. PMID: 16115352
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Diseases : Acidosis
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"A medical application of the Ling association-induction hypothesis: the high potassium, low sodium diet of the Gerson cancer therapy."Jan 01, 1978

Pubmed Data : Physiol Chem Phys. 1978 ;10(5):465-8. PMID: 751080
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1978
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Therapeutic Actions : Gerson Therapy
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Dietary supplements and nutraceuticals could help with hypertension.Mar 18, 2015

Pubmed Data : High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev. 2015 Mar 19. Epub 2015 Mar 19. PMID: 25788027
Article Published Date : Mar 18, 2015
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Arginine, Beet, Cocoa, Coenzyme Q10, Garlic: Aged, Melatonin, Potassium, Vitamin C
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents
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In plants external potassium levels influence the level and/or rate of cesium-137 absorption. Oct 01, 2000

Pubmed Data : J Exp Bot. 2000 Oct;51(351):1635-45. PMID: 11053452
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2000
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Diseases : Radiation-Induced Illness: Cesium-137 Exposure
Pharmacological Actions : Radioprotective
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Licorice may correct hyperkalemia in hemodialysis patients and may reduce the risk of hyperkalemic arrhythmias. Oct 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Kidney Int. 2009 Oct;76(8):811-2. PMID: 19789539
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Diseases : Cardiac Arrhythmias, Hemodialysis, Hyperkalemia
Pharmacological Actions : Enzyme Inhibitors
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Potassium may compete with radioactive Cesium-137 uptake in living systems, hence acting as a radioprotective agent. Jan 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : J Environ Radioact. 2001;55(3):303-14. PMID: 11430677
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2001
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium
Diseases : Radiation-Induced Illness: Cesium-137 Exposure
Pharmacological Actions : Radioprotective
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Potassium potentiated the anti-tumoral effects of vitamin C in breast cancer cells in vitro.May 31, 2016

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Oncol Lett. 2016 Jun ;11(6):4224-4234. Epub 2016 Apr 27. PMID: 27313770
Article Published Date : May 31, 2016
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium, Vitamin C
Diseases : Breast Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic, NF-kappaB Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Natural Substance Synergy
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The post-agricultural inversion of the potassium-to-sodium and base-to-chloride ratios in the human diet have contributed to chronic, low-grade metabolic acidosis.Oct 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : Eur J Nutr. 2001 Oct;40(5):200-13. PMID: 11842945
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2001
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Substances : Potassium, Sodium Bicarbonate, Vegetables: All
Diseases : Acidosis
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Paleolithic/Stone Age Diet

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