DISCUSSION: How to swallow very large Potassium pill?
Sep 26, 2014 · I was recently prescribed a Potassium supplement (the generic of K-dur) that is the biggest pill I have ever seen in my life. I normally do not have trouble swallowing pills but this one scares the hell out of me and every time I am afraid I …
Potassium and Supplement | Phoenix Rising ME/CFS Forums
Aug 3, 2015 · I can't find a supplement that states it is gentle on the stomach. I am taking potassium and sodium bicarbonate as a PH balancer and lactic acid remover. However, by my blood tests, it is looking like i need a lot more. Does anybody know a good bio available form of potassium supplement (without a prescription) with lower risk of stomach upset?
B-12 induced Potassium depletion - Phoenix Rising ME/CFS Forums
Jul 4, 2011 · Fred, do you know what kind of a dose of mb12 might trigger the potassium depletion? I do have potassium chloride powder so can get 700+mgs in 1/4 teaspoon. As little as 10mcg absorbed can start cell reproduction if methylfolate is also present. As mb12 has dose proportionate characteristics, more triggers it faster.
Managing Potassium Deficiency - Share your experience
Sep 29, 2013 · Drives me crazy. The problem is, it can be caused by multiple things. So far I have had episodes that were caused by being low in potassium, or iron, or zinc. I'm currently taking all of those, and magnesium (oral + topical), and not finding that I need to supplement any potassium. I do sometimes get salt cravings, and put extra salt on my food.
Potassium: How much supplemental potassium is safe and what …
May 19, 2012 · Hi, all. As far as I can tell, the reason why the FDA has limited the dosage of over-the-counter potassium supplements to less than 100 mg per pill is to prevent damage to the digestive tract when too much potassium is concentrated at one place.
Potassium Citrate vs Potassium Gluconate? | Phoenix Rising …
Jan 5, 2013 · The nutrition store recommended Citrate while My pharmacist recommended the Potassium Gluconate for this B12 situation however I am confused...if taking around 1000mg (I know several will be required) is that refering to the pure potassium content (like the 99mg citrate for instance) or the total of the supplement (like the 550mg Gluconate) Any ...
Managing Hypokalemia with Potassium Citrate. Urgent!
Oct 26, 2012 · The supplement does not say how much % of the RDA it contains. It is a potassium citrate solution to be taken after diluting. It mentions that it should be taken in the quantity prescribed by a physician. I don't think it is sold as a supplement, as all supplements contain that 'Supplement Facts' section which mentions the % of RDA it contains.
optimal amount of potassium while increasing methylation, and …
Mar 26, 2017 · If you're going to take a potassium supplement, the important thing is to increase it gradually and not take a huge amount all at once. I worked up to 1000 mg over a couple of days and that relieved my symptoms. Once I had reached that dose, then I divided it into 3 doses throughout the day - not 1000 mg all at once.
DISCUSSION: Where/how can I get Potassium in Australia?
Jul 4, 2014 · I've recently started treatment for my Chronic Fatigue. My specialist recommended some medications that are close to Freddd's protocol but hadn't mentioned Potassium as a supplement. I'd like to start taking this and have ordered from iHerb so waiting on delivery. Thought I'd be able to get something interim locally but coming up empty.
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Jul 27, 2024 · I started with 200 mg of potassium three times a day, and titrated up over a couple of days to 1000 mg a day, when my severe fatigue and associated low potassium symptoms finally abated. The RDA for potassium is around 4700 mg …