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Potassium Supplements
Medications & Low Potassium
July 11, 2025
A very popular medication for blood sugar and weight control may have caused low potassium levels requiring hospitalization, according to a recent report. Learn about this and other medications that can cause low potassium in the Deficiency section of our Potassium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among potassium supplements.
Causes of Potassium Deficiency
May 29, 2025
Find out which medications can cause potassium deficiency in the What It Does section of our Potassium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for potassium.
Benefit of Salt Substitute After Stroke
February 06, 2025
Among people who have had a stroke, switching from regular table salt to a potassium-enriched salt substitute may greatly reduce the risk of another stroke and death. Get the details and our list of good "lite" salts and salt substitutes in our Potassium Supplements Review.
Magnesium’s Effects on Potassium?
September 16, 2024
Low blood levels of magnesium may cause levels of potassium to fall, but getting too much magnesium may also cause problems with potassium levels. Get the details in the Taking magnesium with potassium section of our Potassium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for potassium supplements.
Potassium for High Blood Pressure?
September 09, 2024
How much potassium intake is recommended if you have high blood pressure and how should you get it? Find out in the Potassium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for potassium as well as good options for potassium-enriched salts.
Also see: Which supplements can help to lower blood pressure?
Also see: Which supplements can help to lower blood pressure?
Finding a Salt Substitute
August 19, 2024
Trying to reduce sodium intake? See the list of good salt substitutes (which substitute potassium for sodium) in our Potassium Supplements Review. Be aware that some prepared foods already use salt substitutes, but this is not currently permitted in breads, condiments, cheeses, and other standardized products.
Big Benefits of Salt Substitute
February 21, 2024
A study among older people with high blood pressure showed that use of a salt substitute led to a dramatic reduction in heart attack and stroke. Get the details in the Salt Substitutes section of our Potassium Supplements Review, which includes information about popular salt substitutes on the market.
Salt Substitutes
February 06, 2024
"Lite" salts and salt substitutes containing potassium can help to modestly lower blood pressure. What should you look for in a salt substitute and how do products compare? Find out in our Potassium Supplements Review, which also explains who should not use salt substitutes.
Blood Pressure Meds and Potassium
December 09, 2022
Be aware that many blood pressure-lowering medications can increase potassium in the blood to dangerous levels, as was recently reported. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Potassium Supplements Review.
Potassium & Intestinal Injury?
December 02, 2022
Can potassium pills injure the intestine? They can at high dosage, as we explain in the Concerns & Cautions section of our Potassium Supplements Review.
Potassium for Arthritis?
July 01, 2022
Can increasing potassium intake reduce joint pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis? See what a recent study found in the Rheumatoid Arthritis section of our Potassium Supplements Review.
Also see our CL Answer about Supplements for Arthritis.
Potassium for Kidney Stones?
September 27, 2021
Can taking certain forms of potassium help dissolve or prevent kidney stones? Find out in the What It Does section of our Potassium Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among potassium supplements.
Potassium and Dialysis
November 03, 2020
People on dialysis are often told to restrict potassium intake, but getting too little potassium can also be a problem according to a new study. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Potassium Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for potassium supplements.
Low Potassium in COVID-19 Patients
June 19, 2020
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have often been found to have low potassium levels. Should you be concerned? Learn more in the COVID-19 section of the Potassium Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among potassium supplements.
Potassium Levels Decline
May 18, 2020
An analysis of blood samples of thousands of Americans suggests a slight decline in potassium intake. Find out what may be causing this in the update to the What It Does section of the Potassium Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for potassium supplements.
New Potassium Recommendations
March 21, 2019
The amount of potassium needed to achieve nutritional adequacy was officially reduced this month for all ages. Find out why and get the new recommendations in the What to Consider When Using section of the Potassium Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for potassium supplements.
Many Americans Not Getting Enough Potassium
November 15, 2016
Americans may not be getting enough potassium according to a new study. Get the details, plus information about how to increase your intake of potassium in the "What To Consider When Using" section of the Potassium Supplements Review >>
