Due to the paired association of Potassium and Zinc, high potassium-containing foods or beverages should also be avoided because of the pro-inflammatory effect of high potassium intake on the bladder, which often has a negative effect on the prostate as well. For instance, chronic and acute bladder infections necessitate a potassium-lowering approach, which will resolve most chronic, inflammatory bladder problems, while interstitial cystitis requires a potassium-raising approach... Full Text