Comparative Analysis of Hypertension Guidelines: Unveiling Consensus and Discrepancies in Lifestyle Modifications for Blood Pressure Control

Table 7

Summary of recommendations about potassium supplementation in guidelines.

Guideline	Potassium supplementation	Class of recommendation and level of evidence
2017 ACC [10]	Potassium supplementation, preferably in dietary modification, is recommended for adults with elevated BP or hypertension, unless contraindicated by the presence of CKD or the use of drugs that reduce potassium excretion	I A
	Aim for 3500–5000 mg/d, preferably by consumption of a diet rich in potassium
2018 ESC [11]	NA	NA
2019 NICE [12]	Do not offer calcium, magnesium, or potassium supplements as a method for reducing blood pressure	NA
2020 CAN [13]	Potassium intake: in patients not at risk of hyperkalemia (see Table 4), increase dietary potassium intake to reduce BP	Grade A
2020 ISH [14]	Increase intake of other beneficial foods and nutrients including those high in magnesium, calcium, and potassium such as avocados, nuts, seeds, legumes, and tofu	NA