assertion
Analysis v1
Processed food lacks potassium, which normally helps your kidneys get rid of salt and keeps blood vessels loose.
Scientific Claim
Processed foods are typically low in potassium, which is necessary for sodium excretion and vascular relaxation.
Original Statement
“many processed foods are also low in potassium which is the counterbalance to sodium in the body. Potassium helps the kidneys excrete sodium and supports vascular relaxation.”
Context Details
Domain
cardiology
Population
human
Subject
processed foods
Action
are low in
Target
potassium
Intervention Details
Type: diet
Dosage: processed food consumption
Duration: chronic
Evidence from Studies
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