Also, potassium is needed in right quantities to balance the harmful effects of sodium. (diyhealthremedy.com)
Unlike sodium, potassium is a vasodilator, and helps to counteract the negative effects of sodium on blood pressure. (ahealthblog.com)
For example, in his dish Butternut squash carpaccio, uni, yuzu, Chef Bennet points out that while Uni is a natural source of sodium, the urchin also contains a large amount of potassium which helps offset the negative effects of the sodium in the seafood. (fb101.com)