Now Foods Potassium Citrate 99 Mg 180 Capsules
1. Potassium citrate can help electrolyte and body pH balance,
2. Improve bone health,
3. Enhance muscle contraction,
4. Strengthen heart function
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body’s potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism.
Description
Potassium citrate is a common mineral/salt that can be found in many foods. This mineral helps reduce the acidity of the urine, and is therefore useful in treating kidney disease and gout. It works by helping to conduct nerve impulses, improve muscle function, and treat various metabolic disorders. Potassium citrate also helps in muscle contraction of the heart, bones, and smooth muscle. It helps generate energy and nucleic acids. In addition, this mineral helps maintain cellular health and normal blood pressure.
What can potassium citrate do?
It is responsible for regulating water levels in the body, supporting nerve transmission and regulating blood pressure. Another key role is to promote carbohydrate and protein use.
Symptoms of potassium deficiency
Some symptoms of potassium deficiency should be noted, including fatigue, high/low blood pressure, acne, dry eye, irritability, irregular or fast heartbeat, muscle weakness, depression, confusion, anxiety, insomnia, frailty, joint pain, unresponsiveness , constipation, high cholesterol, and water retention etc. Additionally, problems such as difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, protein in the urine, underdevelopment, infertility, and headaches are also associated with potassium deficiency.
Do I need to supplement potassium citrate?
People who exercise excessively are more prone to potassium deficiency because of the loss of a lot of fluid during exercise. For this reason, the potential for significant loss of this mineral is high. Women should also take care to avoid osteoporosis caused by calcium deficiency caused by potassium deficiency. In addition, people with frequent diarrhea, or those with irritable bowel syndrome should consider long-term potassium supplementation.
The benefits of high potassium foods.
Even if you can benefit from potassium citrate nutritional supplements, natural food sources of potassium should not be overlooked. Many people who rely solely on nutritional supplements are at high risk of ending up with malnutrition. For this reason, here we provide a list of potassium-containing foods that you can avoid with potassium deficiency, they include orange juice, bananas, cooked beets, mushrooms, fennel, lettuce, raw celery, boiled mustard greens, raw cauliflower, raw Broccoli, ripe tomatoes, cooked radishes, raw carrots, boiled kale, raw cabbage, eggplant, cantaloupe, boiled beets, papaya, green beans, yams, fresh spinach, Brussels sprouts.
What happens when you take too much potassium citrate?
People with kidney disease or kidney failure should stay away from potassium citrate supplements because they do more harm than good. Common symptoms of overconsumption of potassium include upset stomach, changes in heartbeat and blood pressure. People who are taking pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs should also stay away from potassium supplements unless approved by their doctor.
Potassium citrate side effects
Potassium citrate also has some side effects, including upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools. If these symptoms become severe, you should see a doctor promptly. In addition, more serious side effects include muscle weakness, mental changes, fast or irregular heartbeat, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet.
Product details
Brand | Now Foods |
Format | Capsules,Caps |
Primary supplement type | Potassium |
Number of items | 1 |
Item volume | 1 |
Item weight | 13 Grams |
Available Sizes
Size | Servings | SKU | UPC |
---|---|---|---|
180 Veg Capsules | 180 | 1448 | 733739014481 |
Suggested Usage
Take 1 capsule 1 to 5 times daily, preferably with food.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Caution
For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking any medications (especially those that may affect kidney function or blood potassium levels), or have a medical condition (especially heart/kidney condition or diabetes). Keep out of reach of children.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: | 1 Veg Capsule |
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Servings Per Container: | 180 |
Description | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Potassium(from 310 mg Potassium Citrate) | 99 mg | 2% |
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Silicon Dioxide.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
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