High-Potassium Diets Support Better Mood and Mental Health

"Depression is not just a passing sadness - it's a condition that reshapes daily life, sapping energy, clouding concentration, and pulling people away from the things that matter most. It strikes across ages and cultures, leaving many caught in a cycle of exhaustion, poor sleep, and emotional heaviness that makes even simple routines feel overwhelming. When ignored, it typically doesn't fade; it deepens, often opening the door to chronic illness, reduced quality of life, and even shortened lifespan."

"What often gets overlooked is how deeply nutrition affects this struggle. Minerals you might think of as basic building blocks for bone strength or blood pressure control are also central to brain health. The balance of minerals in your diet influences how your nerve cells communicate, how stable your emotions feel, and how resilient you are to stress. Among them, potassium stands out as a nutrient most people don't get enough of."

"Mineral Intake Shapes Mood Health in Surprising Ways In a study published in Nutrients, scientists analyzed large-scale health and nutrition surveys from South Korea and the U.S. to see if mineral intake was tied to depression risk. They focused on seven minerals - sodium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, and calcium - and used data from more than 22,000 Korean adults and nearly 10,000 American adults."

Depression alters energy, concentration, sleep, and motivation, making daily routines overwhelming and increasing risks of chronic illness and reduced lifespan. Nutrition, especially mineral balance, directly affects brain function, neuronal signaling, emotional stability, and stress resilience. Potassium is commonly insufficient in diets and supports electrical signaling, muscle contraction, and fluid balance. A large analysis of health and nutrition surveys from South Korea and the U.S. examined seven minerals and linked lower overall mineral intake to higher depression prevalence. Korean data showed 4.1% depression prevalence and U.S. data showed 6.2%. Adults with depression tended to consume fewer minerals than those without depression.

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