Potassium
Choose potassium by its mineral content per serving and whether you need it on its own or in a magnesium blend. Capsules and powders have different concentrations. Potassium alone does not replace a complete drink for fluid and electrolyte replacement during sport.
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How to choose potassium
Capsules, powder and magnesium blends: compare contents, not scoop size.
Does 2 g of citrate also mean 2 g of potassium?
No. A 2 g serving of MyoTec Potassium Citrate powder provides 716 mg of potassium. NutriWorks Potassium has 300 mg of potassium per capsule. Compare the mineral itself in the table, rather than the total citrate weight. Measure powder according to the instructions; scoops from different products are not interchangeable.
Do the capsules and magnesium powder have the same formula?
Not in the same amounts or ratio. Viridian Potassium Magnesium Citrate has 99 mg of potassium and 50 mg of magnesium per capsule. The same brand's powder provides 500 mg of potassium and 150 mg of magnesium in a 2.4 g serving. Do not replace a measured serving with an estimated number of capsules; each product has its own directions.
Can potassium alone replace sports electrolytes?
No. Potassium citrate on its own contains no sodium, and a potassium–magnesium combination is not a complete blend for every type of exercise either. When replacing sweat losses, also compare the drink's sodium content, the amount of fluid and, where relevant, carbohydrates. Do not choose potassium as an automatic solution for cramps simply because it is an electrolyte.
Can I add potassium if I already take magnesium or a multivitamin?
First add up the same minerals across your servings. A potassium–magnesium blend also increases magnesium intake, whereas standalone NutriWorks Potassium does not add magnesium in its declared formula. BJP Multi-Immunity already provides 200 mg of potassium in 3 capsules. Remember electrolyte blends and salt substitutes containing potassium too.
Who should discuss potassium supplements with a doctor first?
Especially people with kidney disease and those taking medicines that can raise blood potassium: some blood pressure medicines and potassium-sparing diuretics. The risk also applies to powders and salt substitutes. Supplementation should take account of treatment and test results; do not choose a higher dose based only on tiredness or muscle cramps.
For sport, compare electrolytes; for blends, check your magnesium too. For ingredient information, contact info@bjp-store.cz.