A staggering 99.99 percent of Americans fail to get the minimum recommended potassium intake (despite it being perhaps only half of our natural intake) and stay below the recommended sodium intake (even though it may be twice our natural intake).

Fewer Than 1 in 5,000 Meet Sodium and Potassium Recommended Intakes

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Fewer Than 1 in 5,000 Meet Sodium and Potassium Recommended Intakes

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