Most Americans consume too much sodium (3,400-3,600 mg/day average, with some consuming up to 9,000-12,000 mg/day) and not enough potassium (2,320-3,016 mg/day average). Recommended daily intake by the FDA and NIH: 4,700 mg potassium, less than 2,300 mg sodium. Quite a few studies suggest optimal intake is as high as 8000 mg potassium, and as … Continue reading More Potassium, and Less Sodium, for Optimal Health