Day: January 8, 2019

Beyond Bananas: 13 Foods High in Potassium

There is a common blood pressure medication called hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ for short) which causes increased urine output because of its diuretic action. HCTZ is an effective medication for lowering blood pressure and getting rid of fluid retention…but there’s a downside. There’s potassium in all that extra urine, so people who take HCTZ are at risk […]