PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OSTEOPOROSIS CONTAINING PHARMACEUTICALLY APPLICABLE ALKALIZING POTASSIUM SALT

摘要

Novel methods are provided for treating hypertension in humans which comprise administering therapeutic amounts of pharmaceutically-acceptable non-halide salts of potassium. Preferred salts are potassium bicarbonate and potassium phosphate. The methods may also be used to lower the blood pressure of normotensive individuals. Dietary supplemention is a preferred and convenient method of administration. IMAGE