Grade B
Cohort
Potassium Intake and Stroke Risk: Prospective Analysis
Large prospective study examining dietary potassium intake relationship with stroke incidence and cardiovascular mortality.
Published 2024
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[STUDY DETAILS]
- Study Type
- Cohort
- Quality Grade
- B
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Category
- Cardiovascular Health
Summary
11-year follow-up of 247,510 adults found highest vs lowest potassium quintile associated with 21% lower stroke risk. Each 1g/day increase reduced stroke risk by 11%.
Key Findings
1. Stroke risk -21% highest vs lowest
2. 11% reduction per 1g/day increase
3. Greater benefit in hypertensives
4. Optimal intake ~4.7g/day