Relationship: Kidneys and potassium

Evidence supporting the use of: Potassium
For the body system: Kidneys

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Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a crucial role in the body’s fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle function, including the muscles of the heart and kidneys. Scientifically, potassium is known to influence kidney function primarily because the kidneys are responsible for regulating potassium balance in the body. People with healthy kidneys can usually maintain the proper potassium levels through dietary intake, as the kidneys filter and excrete excess potassium in the urine. In clinical medicine, potassium supplementation or restriction is often used to manage certain kidney conditions. For example, individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may need to limit their potassium intake because their kidneys may no longer efficiently excrete potassium, leading to dangerous hyperkalemia (elevated blood potassium). Conversely, some medications or conditions can cause hypokalemia (low blood potassium), and potassium supplementation may be necessary to restore balance and support overall kidney function. There is moderate scientific evidence that maintaining appropriate potassium levels is important for kidney health and that potassium plays a supportive role in kidney function. However, potassium is not typically used as a supplement to “support” kidney function in healthy individuals; rather, its supplementation is medically indicated in specific conditions where potassium balance is disrupted. Unsupervised use of potassium supplements can be dangerous, particularly for those with impaired kidney function. Thus, while there is scientific rationale for potassium’s role in kidney health, its use should be carefully managed under medical supervision.

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