Bone density and physical function decline significantly in both men and women with age. Low bone mineral density and poor function tend to occur together, which may increase the risk of fracture to a greater extent than either risk factor alone. How many research articles have to be published before we realize that nature never intended us to sit as much as we do. The FDA recently permitted the health claim that potassium reduces the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Tropicana Products, Inc. will be the first company to put the claim on their orange juice.
Potassium is needs to be in balance with sodium at all times.
In fact it is a great source of potassium but it is also a great source of concentrated sugar. When you see the hundreds of commercials and the Tropicana blood pressure monitors in the store don't feel like orange juice is the only source of potassium, potassium is found in many fruits. The Recommended Daily Allowance of potassium is 400 mg per day. The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia. Simon and Shuster.