Potassium

Part of Potassium Minerals

Typical dose

1000-4000mg daily

Rating

0.0/5

Oral Oral safety: very low

About this supplement

Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a crucial role in maintaining proper nerve and muscle function. It helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals. Adequate potassium intake is vital for cardiovascular health and can help lower blood pressure.

How much to take

Typical amount: 1000-4000mg daily
Suggested range: 2000-4000mg

Potential benefits

Benefits linked to this supplement form:

Muscle Function

Research strength: Strong

Blood Pressure

Research strength: Very strong

Blood Pressure Regulation

Research strength: Very strong

Things to watch for

Possible side effects linked to this form:

Hyperkalemia

How serious: Severe

Stomach Irritation

How serious: Mild

Gastrointestinal Distress

How serious: low

Health goals

Needs and goals this form may help with:

Other forms of Potassium

Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:

Potassium acetate

Potassium Alpha-Ketoglutarate

Potassium alpha-ketoisocaproate

Potassium aluminum silcate

Potassium ascorbate

Potassium aspartate-citrate

Potassium benzoate

Potassium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate

Potassium Bicarbonate

Potassium citrate malate

Potassium dichromate

Potassium diphosphate

Potassium glucarate

Potassium hydroxide

Potassium hydroxycitrate

Potassium malate

Potassium metabisulfite

Potassium-iron silfate

Compare all forms in the table

Technical details ▼

Chemical ID (CAS)

7440-09-7

Physical properties

Potassium is a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and flammable in water. It is typically found in ionic form (K+) in biological systems and is soluble in water.

How it’s made

Potassium is typically obtained through mining of potassium-rich minerals or through chemical processes that extract potassium from natural sources.

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