Review: Potassium Supplements

Potassium helps to maintain normal blood pressure through the balance of electrolytes in the body, including the proper function of cardiac muscle, the nervous system, skeletal system and metabolism.

Treating high blood pressure with diuretic medication (water-pills) can create a potassium deficiency, as does diarrhea or excessive vomiting.  Potassium deficiency leads to irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, lack of energy and irritable behavior.

Research has shown that healthy levels of potassium can help to reduce high blood pressure.

The independent lab testing potassium supplements checks levels of potassium purity, as well as heavy metal contaminations such as lead.

The ONE product that did not contain the claimed amounts of potassium is: