Meta Information

ID:potassium

Name:Potassium

Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

• K
• Potassium Chloride
• Potassium Citrate

Intervention Type

dietary_practice

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

5

High Cost:

30

Cost Type:

monthly

Description:

Cost for supplements; dietary intake varies widely.

Summary

Potassium is an essential electrolyte crucial for maintaining fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions, including heart rhythm. Adequate intake is strongly linked to lower blood pressure, reduced risk of stroke, and improved cardiovascular health, all critical factors for extending healthspan and reducing age-related disease burden. It also plays a role in bone health and kidney stone prevention.

Purpose

Essential electrolyte for blood pressure, nerve function, and cardiovascular health.

Card Summary

Essential electrolyte for blood pressure, nerve function, and cardiovascular health.

Drug Class

Drugs In Class

• potassium-rich-foods
• potassium-citrate
• potassium-chloride

Impact

Score:

8.5

Justification:

Systemic driver for cardiovascular health, blood pressure regulation, and cellular function.

Evidence

Grade:

A

Score:

9

Justification:

Multiple human RCTs and meta-analyses confirm its role in blood pressure.

Safety

Score:

4.5

Justification:

Generally safe from food, but supplements carry hyperkalemia risk, especially with kidney issues.

Flags

• High doses or supplementation can cause hyperkalemia, especially with impaired kidney function.
• Interacts with ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and potassium-sparing diuretics, increasing hyperkalemia risk.
• Symptoms of hyperkalemia include muscle weakness, fatigue, and potentially life-threatening heart arrhythmias.
• Always consult a physician before supplementing, especially if on medication or with kidney disease.

Verdict

Optimize dietary intake; supplement cautiously under medical guidance.

Model

Gemini 3 Flash

Delivery

Route:

none

Scope:

• systemic

Indication

Focus:

healthspan

Description:

Potassium is an essential electrolyte crucial for maintaining fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions, including heart rhythm. Adequate intake is strongly linked to lower blood pressure,...

Typical Protocol

• Aim for adequate dietary intake, typically 3,500-4,700 mg/day, from whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
• Supplementation may be considered under medical supervision for confirmed deficiency or specific conditions.