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A part of every cell in the body, potassium is an essential nutrient. Life is literally impossible without this one key element. As such, potassium is an effective treatment for a wide range of conditions and a necessary dietary component for preventing an array of health issues.

Health Benefits of Potassium

As potassium plays such a vital role in the body, getting enough of the nutrient is crucial for good health. The nutrient also functions as an effective health treatment when used as a supplement. A diet high in potassium has such effects as reducing the risk of heart disease, lowering the risk of cancer, and decreasing the risk of obesity.

Additionally, potassium is used to treat specific conditions. Eye dryness, gout, lupus, high cholesterol, stroke, and heart disease can all be treated and prevented using potassium.

As with any nutritional supplement, potassium must be taken in moderation. In appropriate doses, however, the nutrient offers ample health benefits and produces positive effects on the heart and the rest of the body.

What is Potassium?

A fairly simple mineral, potassium is often overlooked as an essential mineral. At its core, potassium is crucial for life and bodily function. Its main purpose is to help the heartbeat. Potassium actually triggers the squeezing or pumping of the heart that feeds blood throughout the body.

Potassium is an abundant mineral that is found in both the soil and in seawater. The nutrient is considered a critical electrolyte that feeds the body. This singular nutrient is responsible for enabling muscle movement, motivating nerve function, and filtering blood in the kidneys. The body must have an adequate or appropriate balance of the nutrient to facilitate the beating of the heart and the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

Most individuals get an adequate amount of potassium daily by eating a normal diet. Fruits and vegetables are typically the main sources of potassium in an individual’s diet. However, potassium is also found in dairy products, whole grains, meat, and fish. Potatoes, tomatoes, avocados, fresh fruit, orange juice, dried fruit, spinach, beans, and peas are among the best sources of potassium.

Continue reading below for feedback from Earth Clinic readers who have supplemented with potassium to treat certain health ailments. Let us know what you have used potassium for!

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The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Betty (Umatilla, Fl) on 01/12/2013

I am 55 yrs old and have high potassium (5.6). Will taking Apple Cider Vinegar make my potassium even higher? Is it safe for me?

Replied by Karen
(Andrews, Indiana)
05/11/2015

Hi Betty, Excessive use of ACV can cause lowering of potassium. Curious, however, is your potassium level of 5.6. I am diagnosed with a rare ion channelopathy and 5.6. is the serum level where I feel well. It is considered to be on the higher end of the normal range by my physician but still within normal parameters. Do you have symptoms with your potassium at this level? Such as weakness or partial paralysis? Malaise, headache or muscle tremors, fasciculations? For me these symptoms dissipate as I approach a level of 5.6 and begin to worsen as my potassium level decreases. In no way am I suggesting you may have this disorder. If you are not symptomatic at this level it just may be your bodies state of homeostasis. Of course certain medications such as an ace inhibitor along with a high potassium diet can cause you level to rise. I know for me I battle every day to try to keep my levels higher. I eat low carb, low sodium high protein and fat diet as it is recommended for my disorder, a type of normokalemic periodic paralysis. Even small decreases in my potassium levels can cause my symptoms to worsen. I take rather large amounts of potassium daily to obtain relief along with the ace inhibitor. My bodies homeostasis level is 4.4. I have been functioning as a hypokalemic individual all of my life until diagnosis even though my potassium has never been out of the normal range.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Alfred (Bangkok, Thailand) on 04/20/2010

My Opinion.. I Discovered ACV in 1994 for my personal use.. I have taken it steady and have suggested that my friends should take.

MY CONCLUSION.. MOST PEOPLE ARE LOW ON POTASSIUM..HAVE YOU EVER ASKED YOUR DOCTOR WHEN YOU TAKE A BLOOD TEST.. TO PLEASE CHECK YOUR POTASIUM LEVEL.. I DO NOT THINK YOUR DOCTOR WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT.. NORMAL LEVEL IS 3-5.. IF YOUR LEVEL IS LOWER THAN 3.. YOUR SICK.

THE REASON YOU FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU TAKE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR... ITS LOADED WITH POTASSIUM.

STAY WELL MY FRIENDS
ALFRED

EC: re: Potassium content of Apple Cider Vinegar

Bragg's ACV has only 11 mg of potassium per teaspoon (http://bragg.com/products/bragg-organic-apple-cider-vinegar.html)... quite a negligible quantity. A banana, on the other hand, contains at least 450 mg of potassium. If you're interested in increasing potassium, bananas are a better way to go!

Replied by Luppi
(Msp, Mn)
11/17/2010

A Correction: _____'s ACV has 11 mg of potassium per tablespoon not teaspoon.

Replied by Teresa
(Rockford, Iowa)
05/03/2011

Bananas may be a great source of potassium but I suffer extreme gas and stomach pain. Acv is the best source of balancing stomach acid and maintaining health.

Replied by Bayaba
(Slc, Utah)
04/09/2015

Potatoes are one of the best sources of potassium when the skins are left on.

Replied by Paul
(Tx)
08/01/2017

Has anyone ever tried Cream of Tarter for a source of potassium? Cream of Tarter contains 450mg per tsp. the same as a banana.

The side affects is what bothers me. What are they concidering high doses? Side effects are unlikely when consumed in typical amounts found in food. However, taking it as a natural remedy may cause side effects that range from mild to life-threatening. (livestrong.com)

Because of its high potassium content, taking large amounts as a natural remedy may result in higher-than-normal potassium levels. Your body works to keep electrolytes like potassium in balance, and any disruption has a negative impact. (livestrong.com)

My wife some times has a problem with her potassium level dropping and will eat a banana to bring it back up. But we don't always have a banana when it hits her and I was wondering if it would be safe for her to take 1/2 tsp of Cream of Tarter mixed in some kind of liquid?

Replied by Timh
(Ky)
08/01/2017
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During my episodes of hypertension, the rx of Lisinopril forces the excretion of sodium while retaining potassium, yet my condition warrants occasional potassium supplementation (potassium gluconate 90mg). A few months back, I had a crisis reaction to monosodium glutamate from Ramen noodles. My regular K supplement wasn't removing the msg efficiently enough so I started adding my "salt substitute" from the pantry. The potassium chloride from this substitute brought rapid improvement of my condition. You can find salt substitute at most grocers as it is used commonly with people suffering hypertension issues. Apple Juice or Apple Cider Juice is a good source of potassium.

Low electrolytes is a sign of more serious issues like adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroid, low blood, among others. I suggest dropping regular processed table salt to Iodized Sea Salt and/or Himalayan Pink Salt as they contain also trace minerals which help balance all minerals in the body. For additional benefit you can greatly increase minerals by supplementing Ionic Trace Minerals found in health food stores. Blackstrap Molasses (BSM) is also a great source of minerals, especially iron, magnesium, and potassium. Also take a supplement of Calcium 2 AEP to improve passage & usage of minerals at the cellular level..

Replied by Rsw
(Oh)
08/01/2017

Hi Paul,

A small 8.45 Fl. Oz. bottle of coconut water contains 500mg of potassium along with 4% calcium and 4% magnesium, so just a couple of swigs (not the whole container) of that would bring up her levels fairly promptly. They do not need to be refrigerated and can be taken anywhere, and keep in a pantry until the expiration date which can be a decent period of time. It can also be mixed with juice or smoothie ingredients. Best wishes.

Avoid Salt

Posted by Alfred (Bangkok, Thailand) on 10/21/2010

Our cells are little Generators. We must keep them healthy.. Easy to take care of with Balanced diet.. We must keep the Potassium/salt balance in our body Healthy.. If that is healthy we stay healthy.. But what happens WE EAT SALT.. NOT healthy food.. That is our challenge.. If we stay away from regular salt.. Much easier to stay healthy. Please note excerpt from book by c. Samuel west #25. We have concerns the effect of poisons in our body we must stay away from Salt, simple sugar, fats, and High cholesterol foods. MUST increase the consumption of fruits, vegatables and whole grains. Sprout the seeds and grains(Rejuvelac) they become a better source of minerals and nutrients for the Cells.. Healthy Cells we stay healthy..

Please note.. The minute the cell has more Salt than Potasium our bones in our back start to fall apart and we have back problems.. Please, Please eliminate regular salt from your diet, were ever it is.. In fast food, in soy sauce, in garlic salt, in container of salt.. We can live with out salt. Its Up to You.. Put only health stufff in your body. Alfred

Replied by Francisca
(Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France)
10/22/2010

Hi Alfred, I have to say that apart from the sugar I couldn't agree less with you! Our bodies need fats, cholesterol and salt in order to function well! The fatless diets are a misconception of our society if you ask me! The only question is the kind of fats, some experts go for saturated fats and nothing but that, others go for vegetable oils.... Difficult to know who tells the truth...... My thoughts on that is that people always lived healthy on saturated fats and since vegetable oils (other than olive oil appeared) health issues became far worse so I know which fats I go for although.... A little doubt stays in the back of my mind! But no fats and no cholesterol... No! Read books like Trick and Treat and Fats and Cholesterol are good for you! Then you can make up your mind!

Replied by Francisca
(Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France)
10/22/2010

One more thing, don't forget the liver makes a lot more cholesterol than we could ever eat so it is actually no use to eat less, you will only force your liver to make more. That said you are right the ration potassium/salt should be correct!

Replied by Mike
(Denver, Colorado)
03/11/2012

1 gram of wind and sun dried sea salt can be taken with 1 quart of water the excess sodium is removed from the tissues by the magnesium 1 tsp of trachang fish sauce contains 1/2 gram of sun dried sea salt the dosage is not per day but per quantity of water 1 tsp trachang fish sauce per pint of water several times a day is a very good remedy sun dried sea salt can be purchased from whole foods $1.69 for 24 ounces you can get 500 milligrams potassium from 1 tsp cream of tarter.

Replied by Andy
(London)
02/12/2017

The term vegetable oils, is actually a "misnomer", since most of these oils are seed oils; i.e. sunflower seed, sesame seed, rapeseed etc. All of which are not exactly healthy due to their Omega 6 to 3 ratio.

Replied by Paul
(South Carolina)
01/13/2018

Aflred, you have a lot to learn about nutrition. Until you experiment on yourself, please keep your incorrect assumptions to yourself. You could hurt unsuspecting and vulnerable people. After you have the know how, then you can have the pow wow. Until then, educate yourself.

Avoid Salt
Posted by Alfred (Bangkok, Thailand) on 04/20/2010

Did You Know Our Cells in Our Body are Little Electrical Cells?

Yes, our cells in our body are little electrical cells..Simple explanation .. is Mostly Potasium and a little Salt.

If you eat a lot of fast food and junk food, which is Loaded with Salt.. your killing your-self according to the USA Government finding.. An Article written in 1977.Just push into the computor..USA 1977 findings on excess Salt in our Diet.

Sooo what happens the Salt pushes the Potassium out of our cells and kills the cell.. then we get sick, very sick.
So Please stay away from Salt and take ACV Daily

Stay healthy
Alfred

Replied by Kelly
(San Luis Obispo, Ca)
04/22/2010

I agree that processed salt, regular table salt as well as salt in commercially processed foods should be avoided. Sea Salt on the other hand as nearly 80 beneficial minerals that your body does need. The book Salt Your Way to Health, was extremely informative to me on figuring out how much and what kind of salt to use.

Replied by Chris
(Sahuarita, Az)
10/09/2011

I think Alfred should be referring to 'Sodium' instead of the catch all of 'salt'. After all, there are also uranium salts, amphetamine salts, boron salts, etc. "Salt" is a from, not technically a specific substance. The reason you hear that you should stay away from too much 'salt' is because common table salt was originally made by refinement for use as an industrial chemical and is almost pure sodium. So an over abundance of pure sodium without the minerals it is naturally found with causes an imbalance in your body chemistry. The natural substances of sea salt, Celtic salt, Himalayan salt, etc. have the correct balance of nearly 80 beneficial minerals (as Kelly from San Luis Obispo pointed out)

Chemotherapy and Depleted Potassium

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Posted by Kathy (Stratton, CO) on 01/17/2007
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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.

Cream of Tartar

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Posted by Mortie (Pahrump, Nv) on 10/18/2009

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.

EC: Has anyone used cream of tartar medicinally? It's an old time remedy and we're discovering interesting information while researching it right now. Only side effect noted is gastrointestinal distress (diarrhea) if too much consumed in one day.

http://chestofbooks.com/health/materia-medica-drugs/Treatise-Therapeutics-Pharmacology-Materia-Medica-Vol2/IV-Bitartrate-Of-Potassa-Cream-of-Tartar-Crystals-of-Tart.html

Replied by Catherine
(Wellington, New Zealand)
04/13/2010

Reply to EC: 30 years ago I had a friend (now deceased) who was crippled as a young woman 20 years before with polio. She told me she took a teaspoon of cream of tartar in water every morning on rising and that this kept her "water" flowing in good order. I regret now I didn't clarify exactly what she meant, maybe having partial paralysis (she could manage on crutches) meant her bladder needed better control or to prevent any edema. She did mention that it was a remedy well known among her contemporaries. Hope this helps a bit.

EC: Thank you so much!

Replied by Catherine
(Wellington, New Zealand)
09/28/2012

Hi, further to my previous post I happened to google cream of tartar and found many references to its use as a remedy for UTI's. This was probably what my friend meant when she indicated it for "water problems"

Replied by Anonymous
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06/19/2013

To what I could gather one gram of CoT would have aproximately 200mg of potassium. (I used wikipedia for molar masses of CoT and tartaric acid). I weighed one tsp to be around 4 g (solid is about 5 g according to wiki).

So one tsp of CoT would contain around 800mg of potassium, if I'm not completely mistaken. One source (http://blog.fooducate.com/2011/01/11/8-things-to-know-about-cream-of-tartar/ ) said it would contain 495 mg of potassium. I packed mine quite densely though and my equipment isn't necessarily very accurate.

Replied by Ann
(La, Ca)
12/01/2013

Please correct your dangerously inaccurate information on this page regarding the potassium amount in cream of tartar. Other websites are quoting this information from your page, believing they are quoting a reliable source.

The reference on the page is this:

10/18/2009: Mortie from Pahrump, Nv: "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."

That is incorrect. 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar contains just 11% of your daily needs, which is 495mg of potassium, not 5 grams -- that's a 10X difference. You can cite the following reliable sources:

http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/5746
http://www.nutritionvalue.org/Leavening_agents, _cream_of_tartar_nutritional_value.html

Replied by Diana
(West Palm Beach, Fl)
12/09/2014

I took 1 tsp of Cream Of Tartar around 2 pm today and have been drinking plenty of water. I am still nursing my 2 year old son and I held off to do so until 8 pm. (about 6 hours later ) Ian concerned and now worried about nursing him. Does anyone have any input on this ? Will he be ok ? I tea about cardiac arrhythmia and am checking his bpm often. I would love some input. Thanks!

Replied by Mama To Many
(Tennessee)
12/09/2014

Dear Diana,

I have not been able to find any information to say that cream of tartar would be contraindicated in breastfeeding. I checked my "Breastfeeding Answer Book" and could find no information about it. It was not listed in the table of foods and substances contraindicated during breastfeeding.

Personally, I would not be concerned. I was a nursing mom for most of 20 years and I don't think I would have thought twice about it.

But perhaps you have some information I am unaware of regarding it?

Your toddler is so blessed to still be nursing!

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Louise
(Utah)
12/03/2015
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To Ann of La, Ca--Yes, a teaspoon of cream of tartar equals or contains 5 grams of cream of tartar, not potassium. A teaspoon of flour is also 5 grams of flour. No dangerous information was given. You misunderstood. It wasn't 5 grams of potassium. A teaspoon or 5 grams of cream of tartar contains 495 mg of potassium.

Replied by Dana
(Ca)
03/28/2017

Potassium doses should be split up into smaller doses throughout the day. I take 1/4 teaspoon of Cream of Tartar in 4 ounces of orange juice and a pinch of sea salt twice a day, at 10:00am and 2:00pm. It's called the adrenal cocktail. I feel more grounded with this added to my diet.

Replied by Paul
(Tx)
08/01/2017

Dana do you drink this everyday? My wife takes medication for High Blood Pressure and periodically she will suffer from her potassium level dropping too low. Most of the time she will eat a banana and then she will be fine in about 30 minutes. She had a spell last night about 1:00 am and we didn't have any bananas for her to eat. It was to late to go to the store and buy some bananas because we don't have 24 hr stores here. I saw on the internet about CoT but I was afraid to give it to her because of the warnings I read. She suffered about 1 1/2 hours because of it and finally went back to sleep.

Ali
(Wales)
10/27/2021
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As Dr. Berg points out on YouTube, a classic symptom of low potassium is hearing your blood/pulse whooshing or banging in your ears. I keep a pot of potassium citrate crystals by my bed & a quarter teaspoon in water gives me 300mg of elemental potassium, the amount in a small banana. As I don't want to be eating at night, I just pop some into half a glass of water along with half a teaspoon of magnesium citrate (magnesium helps the cells retain potassium, apparently), let it dissolve for a few minutes then drink it down. Stops the banging & calms me down within a few minutes. A level teaspoon of Cream of Tartar only seems to contain around 500mg of elemental potassium (the amount in a large banana), so shouldn't be an issue. A glass of coconut water contains a decent amount of potassium, so having some of that on hand is helpful too.

Eye Dryness

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Posted by HisJewel (New York) on 12/03/2022
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Potassium supplementation for Dry Eyes

If you have had to deal with any of the COVD colds these past few years check with the doctor to find out if your potassium level is up to par. Besides Vitamin C and Melatonin, Potassium was one of the earlier supplements that helped people recover from COVD. From what I understood that condition used up or drained the body's potassium.

I am adding this thought on potassium because lately I have been trying keep up with the daily recommendation for Potassium. Articles say 3,500–4,700 mg of potassium daily and that it is safer when taken in foods. This really is not hard if you love banana, spinach, prunes etc. . However, knowing that I do not have enough potassium rich foods on hand, I take potassium supplements. I noticed that when I wake up in the morning, my eyes feel much more normal. In fact, sometimes I forget it has been sticking.

I could not find much information to verify this, but what I did come up with is in this post. I found a post from PubMed that incudes what tears are made of in this statement"

"Methods: The model is based on mass balances of water and solutes such as glucose, sodium, potassium, and chloride."

Check it out the PubMed Article:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17453939/

Here is an article about potassium Deficiency and dry eyes:

https://healthfully.com/347415-potassium-deficiency-and-dry-eyes.html

I have always been concerned about seniors, and now that I am one, I see and feel what they are saying.

HisJewel

Eye Dryness
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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.

Fatigue

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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.

Gout

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Posted by Stoney (Wallaceburg, Ontario Canada) on 01/06/2008
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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

High Potassium Levels

Posted by Angie (Concord, Nc) on 03/09/2013

Hi earth clinic friends, I had my potassium levels checked twice in the last two weeks it's remained the same - 5.5. I am about to have elective surgery in one week. The doctor has given the green light but, I was wondering if I could use baking soda to reduce my level.

I so love this site even though a lot of it goes over my head. I wish smartness was contagious.

Replied by Marshagail
(Southeast USA)
04/22/2024

How do I lower high potassium level?

Ted (from Bangkok-RIP) suggested taking sea salt to lower potassium levels & I'm wondering if anyone has tried this & if using Himalayan salt would work. Also read some time ago that taking baking soda reduces potassium - anyone out there with high potassium levels have any suggestions??

Low Carb Diet, Lupus

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Posted by Abby (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA) on 04/13/2009
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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.

Replied by PR
(Houston, Texas)
04/13/2009

Dear Abby,

I have also been taking 5 tablets of potassium almost everyday. Like you I am one of those who need a lot of potassium. I have been doing this for 5 years now and am fine. Like you I have often worried about it but can't live without this amount. I have been told it is because of low stomach acid the mineral are not getting into the system like they should. I don't know if this is right but there is a reason. I am fighting fibromyalgia and in a lot of pain all the time so think the minerals are being use up in this way. But don't know for sure. Read up on Nano bacteria and mycoplasmas and fluoride posioning. I am working on all these levels. I can tell you addressing these will help but lots of patience is required. Earth Clinic is a good source of information that can help.

Replied by Lauralight
(Milwaukie, Or)
09/30/2010

I have low stomach acid too, I take 10 or so 99mg tabs of potassium per day. Iodine 2% drops about 20 per day helps with many other symptoms too, Lugol's brand in my drinks. I hurt myself by using superdieters tea and have needed much potassium suppliments from then on.

Muscle Fatigue

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Posted by Deirdre (Los Angeles)
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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..

Replied by Brenda
(Darien, Il)
04/27/2014

You most likely have low blood pressure because you have low potassium levels. So taking potassium should not lower your blood pressure more, it should help normalize your blood pressure instead. I had a hair analysis done in the past and it said my sodium/potassium levels were very low. It also said I had low blood pressure due to the low sodium/potassium levels. Yes potassium can lower blood pressure for those that have high blood pressure, but it shouldn't lower it more for those with already low blood pressure, it should just normalize it. Magnesium also lowers blood pressure too for those with high blood pressure and that also shouldn't lower blood pressure for those with already low blood pressure.

Muscle Shakes, Seizures and Cramps

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Posted by Tracy (Slc, USA) on 04/28/2008
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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.

Potassium Allergies

Posted by Rascal (Livermore, Ca) on 10/06/2009

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.


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