Minerals Minerals Oral

Potassium

Electrolyte important for heart and muscle function.

Sci.Not specified albion potassium glycinate complex from 217 mg of potassium aspartate from 495 mg potassium amino acid chelate complex from 500 mg potassium aspartate glicinato de potasio k aspartate k glycinate monopotassium aspartate pot. aspartate potassium {potassium} aac potassium a.a.c. potassium aac potassium aac complex potassium amino achd chelate potassium amino acid (potassium) amino acid chelate {potassium} amino acid chelate potassium amino acid chelate potassium amino acid chelate complex {potassium} amino acid complex potassium amino acid complex potassium amino acid proteinate (potassium) aminoate potassium aminoate (potassium) aminoate complex {potassium} aminoate complex potassium aminoate complex potassium ascorbate potassium asparaginate potassium asparate complex potassium {aspartate} potassium aspartate potassium aspartate amino acid complex potassium aspartate cmplx. potassium aspartate cmpx. potassium aspartate complex potassium aspartates {potassium} aspartic acid chelate potassium bisglycinate chelate {potassium} cfmsa chelate {potassium} chelate potassium chelate potassium chelate complex potassium chloride potassium citrate potassium {complex} potassium complex potassium glycinate {potassium} glycinate amino acid complex potassium glycinate amino acid complex potassium glycinate chelate {potassium} glycinate complex potassium glycinate complex potassium glycine complex {potassium} histidinate potassium hvp potassium hvp chelate potassium hydrolyzed protein-chelate potassium l-aspartate {potassium} proteinate potassium proteinate potassium rice chelate potassium spirulina chelate spirulina-bound potassium aspartate traacs potassium amino acid complex traacs potassium glycinate chelate traacs potassium glycinate complex traacs(r) {potassium} glycinate complex 2 kcl cloruro de potasio dipotassium chloride kali chloricum 6c, 12c, 30c kali mur kcl potassium 2kcl form potassium {chloride} potassium chloride complex potassium chloride, natural pot. {chloride} Potassium Chloride potassium d-glucarate preventium Potassium glucarate cream of tartar {potassium} bitartrate potassium bitartrate Potassium bitartrate monobasic potassium phosphate Potassium phosphate potassium caprylate Potassium caprylate potassium oxide Potassium oxide potassium silicate Potassium silicate potassium hydroxide pot. hydroxide Potassium hydroxide potassium nitrate Potassium Nitrate potassium aspartate-citrate Potassium aspartate-citrate from 261 mg of potassium citrate ionized potassium citrate k citrate {potassium} citrate potassium citrate chelate potassium citrate monohydrate potassium citrate, powder {potassium} hydroxycitrate pot. citrate tripotassium citrate tripotassium citrate monohydrate potassium citrate-malate Potassium citrate malate Potassium Citrate potassium-aluminum silicate Potassium aluminum silcate {potassium} alpha ketoglutarate {potassium} alpha-ketoglutarate {potassium} alphaketoglutarate potassium alpha ketoglutarate potassium alpha-ketoglutarate {potassium} ketoglutarate potassium ketoglutarate Potassium Alpha-Ketoglutarate potassium beta-hydroxybutyrate Potassium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate potassium hydroxycitrate Potassium hydroxycitrate potassium diphosphate Potassium diphosphate potassium chlorite Potassium chlorite kali bic Potassium dichromate potassium ascorbate complex potassium ascorbate/complex potassium ascorbate powder potassium ascorbates Potassium ascorbate potassium-iron sulfate Potassium-iron silfate (potassium) carbonate Potassium Carbonate kali sulph potassium sulfate Potassium Sulfate potassium acetate Potassium acetate potassium borate Potassium borate potassium molybdate Potassium molybdate sajjikshar powder Potassium carbonate from 320 mg potassium bicarbonate potassium bi-carbonate potassium bicarbonate {potassium} carbonate potassium hydrogen carbonate potassium malate pot. bicarbonate Potassium Bicarbonate Potassium malate potassium metabisulfite Potassium metabisulfite potassium alpha-ketoisocaproate Potassium alpha-ketoisocaproate potassium pyruvate Potassium pyruvate {potassium} taurate Potassium taurate 0.1% potassium sorbate 1/10 of 1% potassium sorbate k sorbate potassium sobrate {potassium} sorbate potassium {sorbate} potassium sorbate potassium sorbate (0.2%) potassium sorbate solution trace potassium sorbate Potassium sorbate potassium benozate potassium benzoate Potassium benzoate
38 forms
1.0 /5 avg.
Oral

About Potassium

Potassium is a vital electrolyte that plays a crucial role in maintaining heart and muscle function. It is classified as a macro mineral and is essential for various physiological processes, including fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
7808

At a glance

Approval status

Supplement

Compare All Forms

38 forms

Compare supplement forms of Potassium by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

High Moderate Low
Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Potassium
  • CAS: 7440-09-7
  • Label category: Synthetic (Citrate/Chloride)
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Potassium acetate — — — View →
Potassium Alpha-Ketoglutarate — — — View →
Potassium alpha-ketoisocaproate — — — View →
Potassium aluminum silcate — — — View →
Potassium ascorbate — — — View →
Potassium aspartate-citrate — — — View →
Potassium benzoate — — — View →
Potassium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate — — — View →
Potassium Bicarbonate — — — View →
Potassium bitartrate — — — View →
Potassium borate — — — View →
Potassium caprylate — — — View →
Potassium Carbonate — — — View →
Potassium carbonate — — — View →
Potassium Chloride
  • Label category: Mining/synthesis
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Potassium Chloride — — — View →
Potassium chlorite — — — View →
Potassium Citrate — — — View →
Potassium citrate malate — — — View →
Potassium dichromate — — — View →
Potassium diphosphate — — — View →
Potassium glucarate — — — View →
Potassium hydroxide — — — View →
Potassium hydroxycitrate — — — View →
Potassium malate — — — View →
Potassium metabisulfite — — — View →
Potassium molybdate — — — View →
Potassium Nitrate — — — View →
Potassium oxide — — — View →
Potassium phosphate — — — View →
Potassium pyruvate — — — View →
Potassium silicate — — — View →
Potassium Sorbate
  • CAS: 590-00-1
  • Label category: synthetic
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Potassium sorbate — — — View →
Potassium Sulfate — — — View →
Potassium taurate — — — View →
Potassium-iron silfate — — — View →

Type: Minerals

Inorganic elements essential for various physiological functions including bone formation, nerve function, and enzyme activity.

Absorption: Minerals often compete for absorption. Chelated forms generally have better bioavailability.

Interactions: High doses of some minerals can interfere with absorption of others. Some minerals can interact with medications.

Watch out for

Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.

  • May interact with certain diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and potassium-sparing medications.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Potassium forms:

Muscle Function Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Regulation Preservation of Products Potassium Intake

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Potassium forms:

Hyperkalemia How serious: Severe Stomach Irritation How serious: Mild Gastrointestinal Distress How serious: low Skin Irritation How serious: Mild Allergic Reactions How serious: Mild Hyperkalemia Risk (renal disease) How serious: High

What does the research say?

Potassium has been extensively studied for its role in cardiovascular health, muscle function, and electrolyte balance. Research indicates that adequate potassium intake is associated with lower blood pressure and reduced risk of stroke.