Potassium pills may shield your arteries from salt damage

NCT ID NCT05887622

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether taking potassium supplements can reduce the negative effects of a high-sodium diet on blood vessel function and blood pressure. Researchers will compare three different diet conditions in 30 healthy adults aged 18 to 45. The goal is to understand how potassium might help the body handle excess salt.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

potassium chloride supplement

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that increasing potassium intake helps counteract some of the harmful effects of a high-sodium diet on blood vessels and blood pressure.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to people with high blood pressure or other health conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tower at STAR

    Newark, Delaware, 19713, United States