You will help maintain optimal blood pressure
Most people understand too much sodium causes high blood pressure, but sodium and potassium work together to control it. To regulate blood pressure, your kidneys filter your blood and remove excess fluid, sending it to your bladder as urine. Your kidneys manage how much fluid your body retains by adjusting this amount.
Excess fluid is drawn from your blood to your bladder by the balance between sodium and potassium. If this balance is disrupted, more fluid is retained and blood pressure increases. Many people are at risk for high blood pressure because fewer than 2% of US adults meet the recommended daily potassium intake.
