http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/potassium.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/potassium.rss Ailments from A-Z Cured with Potassium, also Side Effects noted from Potassium. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:19:24 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=CT_33660 /Supplements/potassium.rss1 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:46:27 EDT Mortie from Pahrump, Nv writes: "For your minimum daily requirement of potassium take one level teaspoon of CREAM of TARTER - ABOUT 5 GRAMS as compared to 99 milligrams in a tablet. You will have to mix it in your favorite soda to cut the very tart taste. You would have to take 50.5 tablets to obtain the same amount of potassium." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=PA_33207 /Supplements/potassium.rss2 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:14:54 EDT [QUESTION] Rascal from Livermore, Ca writes: "I've just been diagnosed with allergies to several types of potassium......bicarbonate, carbonate, casenate and sorbate. Has anyone had experience with this or know why this would be? It seems to be in everything." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=LCD_25183 /Supplements/potassium.rss3 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Abby from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA writes: "Several years ago I started low carbing. I felt very sick at first with the huge water loss so I started taking potassium supplements and it fixed the problem. It also helped with lupus symptoms. Since then, I've been taking 6 99mg tabs - 2 tabs 3 times a day. On low carb, I eat virtually no fruits but many vegs. but when I lower the amount of potassium I don't feel as good and I get low back pain. Is this a dangerous amount of potassium? I have had blood tests on this amount and they've been normal. Also, I just started to add EVCO and ACV to my diet. Will these help me to get off the potassium supplements? If so, how should I taper the pills? Thanks for any advice." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=MUSCLESHAKES_12763 /Supplements/potassium.rss4 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Tracy from Slc, USA writes: "Potassium supplements stop the shakes and seizures in arms and upper body and charlie horse in the legs. I had a stomache staple at 16. 27 years ago. one side effect is the crawlies and the shakes then seizures the potassium helps stop them when they start as soon as I take them. but I take 99mg about 5-7 tablets depending on when it starts or I try to take twice a day sometimes I have to tke 4-7 times a day to help if i had any caffiene. which i try not to have. there is risks but to stop the this it is worth it.good side effects no high blood pressure no depression.the chemical in brain which controls this is potassium based. bad side effects if to much straight thru you like interstinal flu.so watch how much you take. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=GOUT_10988 /Supplements/potassium.rss5 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Stoney from Wallaceburg, Ontario Canada writes: "Hi Everyone, I\'ve had the pleasure of suffering with gout for over 50 years. When I used to play rugby, after every game, both of my big toes felt like they were on fire. As you all have, I tried every remedy I could, trying to stay away from Allopurinol as much as possible. Finally, I came across a magic bullet - potassium supplements. I tend to be a bit of a carnivore so my diet lacks the proper levels of potassium. I was reading an article about arthritis (another legacy of 30 years of rugby) and they mentioned that low potassium levels contributed to the problem and in passing mentioned that potassium also appeared to dissolve Uric crystals. The next time I had an attack, I started taking potassium supplements and IT WORKED. Within a day, the pain was reduced to a dull roar and within 2 it was gone completely.What a relief! I can\'t recommend this approach enough. Good Luck. Stoney" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_10993 /Supplements/potassium.rss6 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Brenda from Lodgepole, Nebraska writes: "I would caution readers that potassium effects the heart. Too much potassium can cause the heart to stop or beat to fast. Also, potassium and salt are a delicate balanced system that is used to keep the body\'s cellular pressures balanced. Not enough potassium may cause water retention due to the unbalanced increase of sodium in the body. If one is going to take an OTC potassium supplement, make sure never to go over the recommend allowance. However, the best place to get potassium is from one food sources which provide other nutrients that work with each other to the bodies benefit. Also, some high blood pressure medications are potassium sensitive. As for high blood pressure...that is the pressure on the arterial walls. The arteries have lost their elasticity and the pressure can cause the arteries to pop, especially the delicate small sections in the brain. Most high blood pressure medication deplete potassium. Those finding they are in the hypertension group should read, read, read and not believe product propaganda of a product. Check out peer reviewed documents on subject matter. Dehydration will occur even if one does not take potassium. Dehydration is a loss of water and electrolytes, the + (positive) and - (negative) balance of the cells. Potassium and sodium keep the pressure of the cellular walls balanced. I have never run across anything documented that connects potassium and mucus together. Can you provide references to this statement? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=CHEMOTHERAPY_10990 /Supplements/potassium.rss7 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Kathy from Stratton, CO writes: "Why I take a potassium supplement: I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May of 2006. Because of the chemotherapy and lack of appetite my potassium dropped to a critical level of 2.7. As I got stronger and finished with the treatments my level has gone up to a 4.0. I also have high blood pressure, had to change this medication." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_10995 /Supplements/potassium.rss8 Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT Ted from bangkok, Thailand writes: "Be easy on potassium, people do get side effects if taken too much and may have difficulty of breathing. If taken too much potassium, a simple antidote is Salt. How to know if you take too much potassium? Too much sweating, uncomfortableness, irregular breathing, sometimes diarrhea. On overdose of potassium, immediately take 1 -2 teaspoon of sea salt in a half glass of water, the effect will be reduced within minutes. I know, I did it to myself as part of the experiment and almost killed myself in the process! Had to do it you know, so I will know what to do when it DOES happen, I will be prepared!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=MUSCLEFATIGUE_10996 /Supplements/potassium.rss9 [YEA] Deirdre from Los Angeles writes: "I take potassium supplements every so often because I do so much martial arts training and my muscles are often severely fatigued. I find I am less tired the day after an intense workout when I take a potassium supplement along with a Calcium/Magnesium/Phosphorous liquid combo. I also take potassium when I am sick as it dries up excess mucous in the body. I have low blood pressure to begin with so I have to be careful not to overdo the potassium supplementation! I can tell it lowers my blood pressure somewhat.." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=FATIGUE_10997 /Supplements/potassium.rss10 [YEA] Janet from Detriot, MI writes: "Here is a home remedy for fatigue. Cut an unpeeled potato in slices in the evening and leave the pieces in water overnight. The juice, drunk in the morning, is rich in potassium. I read in a book that potassium deficiencies are common in people with fatigue." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/potassium.html&name=EYEDRYNESS_10998 /Supplements/potassium.rss11 [YEA] Anonymous from writes: "Eating a banana every day may help to avoid eye dryness -- the main cause of irritation, redness and itch. Bananas are rich in potassium, which plays a role in salt balance and the release of fluid in your cells."