Concern over the national “potassium deficit” is growing, as research continues to show that very few of us get enough of this vital nutrient––a mineral that plays a key role in reducing the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Ninety-seven percent of us do not have an adequate intake of potassium, a fact that led Purdue University nutrition researcher Berdine Martin to predict that potassium may become the next “hot” nutrient. Read more.