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If you have been following the news in California, you have probably seen the recent move by cities and municipalities to ban old-fashioned salt-based water softeners.
Too much cola zaps muscle powerExcessive cola consumption can lead to anything from mild weakness to profound muscle paralysis, doctors are warning. This is because the drink can cause blood potassium to drop dangerously low, they report in the International Journal of Clinical Practice.
Rose water: Malfunction turns tap water pinkSome Ohio water customers had pink water coming out of their faucets over the weekend after an equipment malfunction led to a chemical overload.
Reducing Salt Intake Isn't The Only Way To Reduce Blood PressureA study on nearly 3000 adults, followed over 10-15 years found that participants with the highest potassium levels (indicated by lower levels of sodium to potassium in urine), were 50% less likely to develop heart disease.
Bacterial Behavior in Space Hints at Disease-Busting HacksIn both cultures, many of the same gene families were triggered, suggesting some sort of common master regulator that determines the response of salmonella to its environment.
Low potassium linked to high blood pressureNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a multi-ethnic population-based group of 3,303 adults, half of whom were African American, a low potassium level in the urine correlated with high blood pressure, regardless of the level of salt (sodium) in the diet or cardiovascular risk factors.
Low Potassium Linked to High Blood PressureEating insufficient amounts of the mineral, potassium, may an important risk factor for developing high blood pressure.
Portable electrolyte tablets: What's all the buzz about?Since the advent of Gatorade, manufacturers have been in fierce competition to one-up each other with new and better ways to fuel athletes. One alternative that has begun to slowly, pick-up steam in the market is the electrolyte tablet.
Gatorade Endurance Formula – Product ReviewRATING: Very Good 8.1/10.0 - PROS: Provides increased electrolytes & other benefits for endurance athletes; good value; convenient to purchase. CONS: Slightly salty taste; could include some additional vitamins.
ScienceDaily: Unraveling The Mysteries Of PoisonI had no clue that the mechanisms of something so "simple" had not yet been discovered.
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