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Potassium Citrate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium L-Aspartate 25% or Potassium Chloride

What is Potassium Gluconate?

Potassium gluconate is an organic potassium salt combined with gluconic acid. This dietary supplement is available both over-the-counter and as a prescription medication.

Potassium gluconate is used by those who need to replenish low blood levels of potassium.

Potassium is an essential mineral that helps manage and control water balance, levels of acidity, blood pressure and neuromuscular function. This mineral is also responsible for the transmission of electrical impulses in the heart.

Potassium is necessary for carbohydrate and protein metabolism.

Most fruits are excellent sources of potassium, as are beans, milk and vegetables. The best way to ensure adequate potassium in the diet is to consume several pieces of fruit per day as well as liberal amounts of vegetables.

The amount of potassium found in the diet ranges from about 2.5 grams to about 5.8 grams per day. The amount common in supplements, which is around 99 milligrams per tablet or capsule, is very low since a single banana can contain approximately 500 milligrams. High potassium intake (several hundred milligrams at one time in tablet form) can produce stomach irritation.

Health Benefits of Potassium Gluconate

Potassium is of paramount importance in the human body and oral potassium gluconate is one of the more common means to replenish it.

Potassium functions as an electrolyte in the body, transporting nutrients into the cells and carrying waste out. Because electrolytes are electrically charged (dissolving in water to form positively charged ions) they can easily bypass cell membranes and are able to transmit electrical messages from the nervous system to the heart and other muscles to ensure regular muscle rhythm and contraction.

The use of prescription drugs such as aldactone, colchicines, digitalis, ACE-inhibitors, steroids, furosemide and other diuretics, penicillin, and the abuse of alcohol or laxatives all inhibit the body’s ability to absorb potassium. Those taking any of these medications, who have an eating disorder or who are alcohol-dependent should speak to a doctor about the need for potassium supplements.

Purity and Concentration of Potassium Gluconate

This pharmaceutical grade potassium gluconate contains no fillers, taste additives or anti-caking agents.

Suggested Use of Potassium Gluconate

The suggested serving size for potassium gluconate is 430 milligrams (1/8 teaspoon) taken once daily, or as directed by a physician.

As many foods are sufficiently high in potassium, the FDA recommends no more than 100 milligrams daily intake of elemental potassium as a supplement. One level 1/8 teaspoon will yield about 430 milligrams of potassium gluconate. Since potassium gluconate is 16.7% elemental potassium, 430 milligrams of Purebulk's potassium gluconate powder will yield an equivalent elemental potassium serving of 72 milligrams, well within FDA standards. You can see the full bulk density/volumetric conversion chart for Potassium Gluconate here.

Bioavailability, Mixing and Solubility of Potassium Gluconate

Potassium gluconate is highly soluble and easily absorbed in the body. This product should not be taken on an empty stomach because of its potential for gastric irritation. Mix with cold water or juice.

Potential Side Effects of Potassium Gluconate

Potassium gluconate is safe at suggested serving sizes. Too much potassium can result in an upset stomach, flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and burping. Those with diabetes or a kidney problem should consult a medical practitioner before using potassium supplements. This product is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.

While potassium depletion or deficiency is a health risk, high to excessive amounts of potassium are also linked with health problems. Potassium-containing drugs should be used only under medical supervision because accurate use of potassium gluconate is essential to avoid side effects.

This supplement may cause high potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia) which can result in cardiac dysfunction; therefore it is important that individuals with low kidney function, diabetes or heart disease be monitored closely while taking potassium supplements.

People using potassium-sparing drugs should avoid using potassium-containing products and should not take potassium supplements unless they are under the supervision of a doctor.

Potassium intake that is too high can produce stomach irritation. This side effect that can be avoided if a large portion of potassium requirements is derived from dietary sources.

If you are supplementing with potassium, pay careful attention to how much fruit you are eating daily as fruit contains a high amount of potassium.

Keep potassium products out of reach of children and pets.

How should I store it?

You will receive this powder in a resealable bag. Store it in a cool, dry, dark location. Reseal tightly between uses.

References & Further Research

University of Maryland Medical Center: Potassium

Linus Pauling Institute, Micronutrient Information Center: Potassium



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