Healthy shopping: High-dose potassium supplements

High-dose potassium supplements can be hard to find. Here are three good ones to consider

In “The Potassium Paradox,” Celeste McGovern investigates the value of potassium supplements for relieving high blood pressure and more, and how one physician, Dr David Clayton, is recommending amounts far beyond the usual 99 mg dose.

It’s important to talk to your doctor before supplementing with potassium, especially if you have kidney disease or are taking medication. But if you have been advised to take potassium and are looking for a high-dose supplement, here are some good options.

US and UK

PotassiMax
PMAX 600, $35.99/£28 (180 capsules)
potassimax.com

Developed by Dr David Clayton and third-party tested, this supplement delivers 600 mg of four types of potassium (potassium gluconate, citrate, bicarbonate and chloride) per serving. A 1,000 mg powder formula is also available, but that comes with either added sugar or natural flavorings.

Dr. Berg
Potassium Tri-Blend Complex, $15.99/£16 (90 capsules)
shop.drberg.com

As well as 500 mg of potassium (as potassium citrate, malate and bicarbonate) per two-capsule serving, this supplement also includes magnesium, vitamin B6 and taurine to enhance cellular potassium utilization and overall mineral balance.

UK

New Leaf
Potassium, £10.95 (180 tablets)
new-leaf-products.com

This potassium chloride formula supplies 778 mg elemental potassium per two-capsule serving. However, it does contain a bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose) and an anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate).

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