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Potassium Citrate

Essential electrolyte; regulates fluid balance, nerve signals, muscle contractions, blood pressure, pH balance

Gabriel Score
75/ 100Good
CategoryMinerals
Applications5 conditions
FormsPotassium citrate, potassium chloride, potassium gluconate
How it works

Essential electrolyte; regulates fluid balance, nerve signals, muscle contractions, blood pressure, pH balance

Typical Dosage

200-400mg/day (supplement limit is 99mg per dose due to regulation; dietary sources preferred)

Used for
HypertensionMuscle crampsHypokalemiaKidney stonesAlkalinization

Practical Guide

Available Forms

Potassium citrate, potassium chloride, potassium gluconate

Natural Food Sources

  • Bananas
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Avocado
  • Beans
  • Spinach
  • Coconut water

Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner.

The Science

Evidence Base

Good75/100

Dietary sources strongly preferred; supplements limited to 99mg by regulation; high doses dangerous with kidney disease or certain meds

Works Well With

MagnesiumSodium (balance)Vitamin D

Safety Profile

Interactions
  • Dangerous with potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs
  • May cause hyperkalemia
Contraindications
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Kidney disease
  • Potassium-sparing diuretics
  • ACE inhibitors

Trusted Brands

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Gabriel Score75/100

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