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Potassium
Potassium Adequate Intake (AI) depends on age and sex, and whether pregnant or breastfeeding (US Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025).
People with kidney disease may be advised to restrict intake to avoid a high blood potassium level (hyperkalemia), which can have serious adverse effects on heart rhythm and function.
Potassium plays a key role in:
Use FLMC's Potassium Counter & Tracker to:
- Increase intake to lower blood pressure
- Decrease intake as advised by your healthcare provider if you have chronic kidney disease to prevent hyperkalemia
- Ensure a healthy intake as advised by your healthcare provider if you're at risk of a low blood potassium because you're on medications or have a medical condition that increase potassium excretion to protect from:
- nerve-related problems such as tingling, numbness
- muscle weakness, cramps, spasms
- brain fog, irritability