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Potassium

Minerals / Minerals and their derivatives

Also known as: Potassium chloridePotassium citratePotassium gluconate

Oral Uses

  • Hypertension RatingRatingRatingRating

    Potassium reduces blood pressure and improves heart function. Take 0.5-1.0 g of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Kidney stones RatingRatingRatingRating

    Potassium is an antilithic for kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 0.5-1.0 g of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use the citrate form.

  • Arrhythmia RatingRatingRating

    Potassium protects heart; it improves heart function; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 g of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Congestive heart failure RatingRatingRating

    Potassium protects heart; it improves heart function; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 g of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRating

    Potassium reduces blood pressure; it improves heart function; reduces heart disease risk. Take 0.5-1.0 g of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • PMS RatingRatingRating

    Potassium reduces irritability; alleviates fatigue; reduces bloating; alleviates symptoms. Take 400-600 mg of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Stroke RatingRatingRating

    Potassium reduces blood pressure and improves heart function. Take 0.5-1.0 g of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antacid RatingRatingRatingRating

    Potassium is an antacid; it neutralizes body's excess acids. Take 0.5-1.0 g of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hypotensive RatingRatingRatingRating

    Potassium is a hypotensive; it reduces blood pressure. Take 0.5-1.0 g of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Cardiac tonic RatingRatingRating

    Potassium is a cardiac tonic; it strengthens the heart. Take 0.5-1.0 g of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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