Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days.

Solution/Product: Patiromer, or RLY5016, is a non-absorbed oral potassium binder being developed for the treatment of hyperkalemia in patients with chronic kidney disease, diabetes and heart failure.

A powerful mineral compound is quietly revolutionizing how people manage their blood pressure and heart health, yet most individuals remain unaware of its remarkable potential. Potassium chloride, ...

Targeting high-normal potassium levels reduced the risk of arrhythmias, hospitalization for heart failure or arrhythmia and death compared with no intervention, according to late-breaking research ...

Two brands of potassium chloride capsules are being recalled because they may not dissolve as they should, which could cause a person to have a heart attack, according to the Food and Drug ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Bananas are known for their high potassium, which is key for heart, muscle, brain ...

Fatigue, muscle cramps, palpitations, and constipation may be signs of low potassium intake. Learn 10 warning signs and the ...

Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the kidneys. Hyperkalemia refers to high levels of potassium in the blood. Damage to the kidneys can result in hyperkalemia. Diabetic ...

To date, Glenmark says it hasn’t received any reports of elevated potassium levels or serious side effect reports linked to the recall. (CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images) While patients with low potassium ...

Potassium is an important mineral and electrolyte needed for all kinds of bodily functions – not just for running a marathon or lifting weights (although electrolytes can be lost in sweat.) It’s ...