Potassium Chelated
Potassium Chelated capsules supplies elemental potassium from potassium chelate complex.
Potassium is a mineral with fundamentally important physiological functions in the body. However, typical diets in the U.S. and other industrialized countries often provide less than adequate amounts of potassium. Potassium is of great physiological importance, contributing to the transmission of nerve impulses, the control of skeletal muscle contractility, and to the healthy maintenance of already normal blood pressure. Potassium is generally well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and the kidneys regulate total body potassium by controlling urinary potassium excretion.
Do You Get Enough Potassium in Your Diet?
Potassium is a mineral that helps conduct electrical charges in the body. In fact, normal levels of potassium are essential for life. People who regularly eat fresh fruits and vegetables have an easy time obtaining their optimal potassium intake. Unfortunately, the majority of North Americans do not meet minimum goals for eating these healthy foods; therefore, they may benefit from supplementation.
Douglas Laboratories offers a natural supplement called Potassium 99mg Chelated that contains elemental potassium from potassium chelate complex.
INDICATIONS
Potassium 99 mg Chelated capsules may be a useful dietary adjunct for individuals wishing to supplement their diet with potassium.
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Whelton PK, Buring J, Borhani NO, et al. The effect of potassium supplementation in persons with a highnormal blood pressure. Results from phase 1 of the trials of hypertension prevention (TOHP). Ann Epidemiol 1995;5:85-95.
