J Hypertens Suppl. 1983 Dec;1(2):27-30. Does potassium lower blood pressure by increasing sodium excretion? A metabolic study in patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension. Smith SJ, Markandu ND, Sagnella GA, Poston L, Hilton PJ, MacGregor GA. read more
So, if on the outside of cells, there is more potassium, the cells seeks balance and takes in more potassium and releases more sodium so the balance is attained. This balance is called Homeostasis, and every cell in the body seeks homeostasis. read more
For example, sodium draws fluid out of the cells, increasing blood pressure, while potassium draws fluid into the cells, decreasing blood pressure. Additionally, sodium intake can affect potassium excretion from the body, just as potassium intake can affect sodium excretion. read more
A metabolic study in patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension. Smith SJ, Markandu ND, Sagnella GA, Poston L, Hilton PJ, MacGregor GA. read more
Additionally, sodium intake can affect potassium excretion from the body, just as potassium intake can affect sodium excretion. An increased intake of one mineral will result in an increased excretion of the other mineral. read more