If you use potassium, it is important that your product delivers what it claims. Unfortunately, our testing found one supplement to provide far less potassium than it promised — only 18%.
The good news is that many other products passed testing. We also checked products for potential lead contamination — none were contaminated. And tablets and caplets were tested to be sure that they properly released their ingredients, which they all did.
Potassium deficiency can occur due to diuretic drugs ("water pills"), prolonged vomiting, diarrhea or laxative abuse. Potassium supplements treat and prevent potassium deficiency. Potassium may also help reduce hypertension — particularly in people who consume too much sodium.
In this Review, you'll get ConsumerLab's test results and comparisons for twelve products and information about three products similar to those that passed. You need to subscribe to get all the test results and ConsumerLab.com's valuable recommendations. In this comprehensive report, you'll discover:
- Which products failed and which passed our tests and why.
- Who needs to take a potassium supplement.
- Pros and cons of the different forms of potassium.
- Expert tips on buying and using potassium supplements.
- How to avoid potential problems with potassium.
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