All but One Potassium Supplement Pass ConsumerLab.com Tests

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A new report on the quality of potassium supplements was released by ConsumerLab.com today. Tests showed one product to contain only 18% of the claimed amount of this essential mineral. Potassium supplements are used to treat or prevent potassium deficiency and are commonly taken by people on diuretic drugs that treat high blood pressure but cause potassium loss. Deficiency can cause muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, listlessness, mood change, nausea, and vomiting. Potassium may also help lower blood pressure in people who consume high amounts of sodium.

ConsumerLab.com purchased the supplements from stores, catalogues, and online retailers. The supplements were tested for the amount of potassium, potential lead contamination, and the ability of tablets to break apart in order to release ingredients. The significant lack of ingredient in one product was confirmed in a second independent laboratory.

"Our findings should be a reminder to consumers that even straightforward supplements like potassium don't always deliver what they promise," said Tod Cooperman, MD, ConsumerLab.com's president. "The supplement brand you choose may affect your well-being, particularly if you rely on it to prevent or treat potassium deficiency."

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[IFIWAS]

I am personally looking for a good Potassium supp....you know you can OD on Potassium and fucking DIE!!!

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Originally Posted by IFIWAS

I am personally looking for a good Potassium supp....you know you can OD on Potassium and fucking DIE!!!

I dont like the idea of supplementing with potassium for that reason, Id rather eat bananas/brussels sprouts/spinach and take a multi vit just to get the potassium i need.

Here is a list:

List of Foods High in Potassium
Foods with Potassium Serving Size Potassium (mg)
Apricots, dried 10 halves 407
Avocados, raw 1 ounce 180
Bananas, raw 1 cup 594
Beets, cooked 1 cup 519
Brussel sprouts, cooked 1 cup 504
Cantaloupe 1 cup 494
Dates, dry 5 dates 271
Figs, dry 2 figs 271
Kiwi fruit, raw 1 medium 252
Lima beans 1 cup 955
Melons, honeydew 1 cup 461
Milk, fat free or skim 1 cup 407
Nectarines 1 nectarine 288
Orange juice 1 cup 496
Oranges 1 orange 237
Pears (fresh) 1 pear 208
Peanuts dry roasted, unsalted 1 ounce 187
Potatoes, baked, 1 potato 1081
Prune juice 1 cup 707
Prunes, dried 1 cup 828
Raisins 1 cup 1089
Spinach, cooked 1 cup 839
Tomato products, canned sauce 1 cup 909
Winter squash 1 cup 896
Yogurt plain, skim milk 8 ounces 579

USDA Nutrient Database for Standard References, Release 15 for Potassium, K (mg)


Potassium Rich Foods - list of Foods High in Potassium