This is the form of potassium found in fruit which is essential not only for heart health but also can help aid those who are prone to calcium kidney stones. The only precatuion is that you should never take Potassium Citrate on an empty stomach or with medications/supplements that are hard on the stomach, such as ibuprofen and aspirin. Always take it with food! If you are unsure about the effects of your meds in combination with Potassium Citrate, go to Drugs.com and use the 'interactions checker" and you can check your meds and most supplements to see how comapatible they are. Also, If you suffer from gerd, acid reflux of ulcers you should probably talk to your doctor before taking this product since it could aggravate or exacerbate your symptoms. Overall this is an excellent potassium source but always use caution when taking supplements since they can sometimes have side effects just like pharmaceuticals