How should you properly take potassium supplements? Always carefully read your prescription bottle for specific to that supplement, instructions. Whether a tablet or a capsule it should be taken in original form; chewing your supplements should ideally be avoided, if possible. Of course, that will not be an option for everybody. Individuals who have difficulty swallowing big pills may have that as an obstacle to overcome, that is alright. Do what you must do to safely swallow your supplements. If your potassium supplement is in the form of a powder, liquid, granule, or fizzing tablet make sure you completely mix your potassium in water, before you drink it. Drinking in cold water can help in masking unfriendly flavors, or adding your favorite fruit juice can help make your potassium much easier on your taste buds. Whatever form your potassium supplement comes in, taking your dosage with 8 ounces of water is what is most recommended.

Why would somebody supplement Potassium? Potassium can be a key ingredient to maintaining your healthy heart, muscle function, kidneys, nerves, and your digestive system. While certain eating habits naturally will provide the potassium levels most men and women need, there are indeed select individuals who need much more than what can be attained from eating like those without potassium issues. Potassium supplements are necessary for those who have either temporary or permanent depletion that deplete their body of potassium, such as: vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, diuretic use, kidney disease, and GI disease (gastrointestinal disease) and from having fluids sweated out from your pores (heat stroke, sweat, dehydration, diarrhea, etc.), from vomiting (the 24 hour flu, bulimia, as a result of another ailment), or because of having a disease, like Gastrointestinal disease, etc. Potassium supplements can be prescribed to replenish or ward off potassium deficiencies.

When should supplemental potassium be taken? That depends on the type of supplement you are currently taking, as the quantity consumed and how often it is taken varies greatly. That said, however, potassium supplements often are taken 2 - 4 times each day, and it is commonly prescribed to take with food. Your friendly, neighborhood pharmacist will help you if you have any question or concern in relation to your supplements.