You will help maintain healthy blood pressure
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Most individuals understand that excessive sodium can elevate blood pressure, but fewer recognize that potassium and sodium collaborate to maintain blood pressure balance. Your kidneys process your blood and eliminate excess fluid, which is then expelled as urine. The equilibrium between sodium and potassium determines how much fluid is retained or released. If you consume too much sodium and insufficient potassium, your body retains more fluid, causing your blood pressure to increase. Unfortunately, fewer than 2 percent of U.S. adults achieve the recommended potassium intake, placing many at risk for hypertension. Consuming two bananas each day can help restore this vital balance and promote healthy blood pressure levels.
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