Institute of Medicine recommends getting at least 4700 mg of potassium per day

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"Adults should consume at least 4.7 grams [4700 mg] of potassium per day to lower blood pressure, blunt the effects of salt, and reduce the risk of kidney stones and bone loss," according to the Institute of Medicine.
However, most Americans only get about half this much.

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