Eat Two Bananas Daily: Discover the Unexpected Perks and Potential Downsides

You will help stabilize blood pressure

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High sodium raises blood pressure, yet sodium and potassium work together to control fluid levels. Kidneys pull extra fluid from the blood and send it to the bladder; the sodium-potassium balance guides how much fluid stays in circulation. When that balance tilts, more fluid remains, pushing blood pressure up. Fewer than 2% of US adults meet the potassium target, leaving many at risk.