More potassium, not just less salt, key to blood pressure: report

A new scientific report argues that blood pressure advice focused only on cutting salt misses half the picture. Raising potassium intake alongside reducing sodium could control hypertension better, researchers say. Potassium helps kidneys flush out excess sodium and supports healthy blood vessel walls. High blood pressure affects more than 1.28 billion adults worldwide, making better dietary guidance a pressing global health need.