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How should you best take potassium supplements? You should always read the label of your prescription bottle for specific to that supplement, instructions. Whether a tablet or a capsule it should be taken in original form; breaking should be avoided, if possible. That won’t be possible for everybody. Individuals who have difficulty swallowing tablets may have an added hurdle, that is alright. Do what you normally would do. If your potassium is in the form of a powder, liquid, granule, or fizzing tablet make sure you completely mix your potassium in water, before you drink it. Mixing with cold water can aid in covering up bad taste, or adding your favorite fruit juice to your glass helps make your potassium friendlier on your taste buds. Whichever form your potassium supplement comes in, taking your dosage with a full glass of water is what is most recommended.

Why would somebody supplement Potassium? Potassium is a key component to maintaining a healthy heart, muscle function, kidneys, nerves, and your digestive system. While certain diets naturally will provide the potassium levels most men and women need, there are select people who must have more than what can be attained from eating food. A potassium supplement is needed for those who have temporary or permanent deficiency that empty their body of potassium, included, but not limited to: vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, diuretic use, kidney disease, and GI disease (gastrointestinal disease) and from having fluids drained from your body (heat stroke, sweat, dehydration, diarrhea, etc.), from vomiting (the twenty-four hour hour flu, bulimia, as a side effect to another ailment), or because of having a disease, like some forms of diabetes, etc. Potassium supplements commonly are seen as a mandatory measure to renew or prevent potassium deficiencies.

Is there an ideal time to take your potassium supplement? The routine that is best for you is dependent on the type of supplement you have been prescribed, as the quantity consumed and the frequency varies greatly. That said, however, potassium supplements usually are consumed 2 - 4 times each day, and most of the time with food. Your friendly, neighborhood doctor will help you if you have any question or trouble creep up regarding your supplements.

Of course, this is only a small snippet of the information Janet has compiled over the years about potassium supplements and all of it has spread like a brush file. If potassium supplements are your thing, you are invited to read the full text at the potassium authority site nobody’s heard of. There’s no blatant promotion, just what you’ve been looking, not so ironically.

- Janet Quaren