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You will help maintain healthy blood pressure
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Excess sodium is widely known to raise blood pressure, but fewer people understand the crucial role potassium plays in balancing sodium levels. Your kidneys rely on this balance to filter blood and remove excess fluid as urine. When sodium levels are too high and potassium levels too low, the body retains fluid, leading to increased blood pressure. Unfortunately, fewer than 2% of U.S. adults meet the recommended potassium intake, putting many at risk for hypertension. Eating two bananas daily can help restore this balance and support healthy blood pressure.
