If you've been keeping up with the latest food news, you might have heard about California's proposed ban on certain food additives, including potassium bromate. But what exactly is potassium bromate, ...

Potash is a trade name for potassium-bearing minerals typically used for agricultural fertilizer, the U.S. Bureau of Land ...

ASN’s guidance helps clinicians and patients with CKD understand the effects of potassium and phosphorus food additives on their health.

Medically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmD Magnesium and potassium are important for muscle contraction, heart rhythms, and ...

Late last year the maker of Orville Redenbacher's popcorn was sued for putting mixed tocopherols in its "Naturals" line of microwave popcorn, which claims on the front of the package to have "Only ...

When it comes to healthy plant growth, potassium is one of the three essential nutrients (along with nitrogen and phosphorus). While all plants need this supplement, quite a few benefit from larger ...

If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night with a leg cramp, chances are it may have been because of too little potassium, calcium, or magnesium in your diet. Bananas have a reputation for ...

You need potassium to support just about every bodily function, including a beating heart. It is readily available in many foods, but there are a few situations in which your doctor may recommend a ...

Acesulfame potassium, or Ace K, is a common artificial sweetner. Some people suggest acesulfame potassium side effects include an increased risk of cancer and harm during pregnancy. However, research ...

Potassium deficiency in soil has been revealed as a major threat to livestock and agricultural farming. So what does this mean for global food security and can the current threat be reversed? A study ...

You've likely heard about the importance of getting your vitamins since childhood. Running through a checklist of ones you need can feel like a trip through the ABCs. Vitamin A from oysters and milk ...