Effect of increased potassium intake on blood pressure, blood lipids and other potential adverse effects in children

Overview

Much of the human and social impact caused each year by NCD-related morbidity and mortality could be averted through interventions that are well understood, cost effective and feasible. Increased potassium intake in the population is one such potential public health intervention, which could possibly lead to reduced burden of NCD morbidity and mortality. Given the ever-increasing importance of NCDs on health-care costs and burden of disease and the recent recognition of the importance of preventing NCDs even in childhood, a complete up-to-date systematic review of all available epidemiological evidence on potassium and blood pressure and potential adverse effects (e.g. changes in blood lipids and catecholamine levels in children) is warranted.