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Is it true that heavy consumption of salt substitutes high in potassium present a serious clinical problem when aldosterone release is not normal?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes.
Aldosterone tells the kidneys to absorb sodium and secrete potassium. If the level or function is low high potassium can be a problem.
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