Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 11 Researches
7.6
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 14 Reviews
8.2
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Potassium (from 310 mg Potassium Citrate)
99 mg
2%
Top Medical Research Studies
8
Brief education aids hypertension management
We aimed to see how a quick educational session with a physician could influence dietary habits in hypertensive patients. Through a study involving 230 participants, we split them into two groups: those who received educational interventions and a control group.
After just one consultation, we observed promising results—a decrease in salt intake, improved blood pressure readings, and an increase in potassium consumption among those who received guidance. Importantly, there were no adverse effects noted from this approach.
After just one consultation, we observed promising results—a decrease in salt intake, improved blood pressure readings, and an increase in potassium consumption among those who received guidance. Importantly, there were no adverse effects noted from this approach.
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2
We investigated whether consuming a high potassium meal could improve vascular function in people with treated hypertension. By conducting a crossover trial with 33 participants, we compared meals rich in potassium to those low in potassium, observing their effects on endothelial function both before and after eating.
Unfortunately, our findings revealed that a single meal high in potassium did not enhance blood vessel function. While it’s known that higher potassium intake generally correlates with lower blood pressure, the connection with vascular improvements appears more intricate than previously thought.
Unfortunately, our findings revealed that a single meal high in potassium did not enhance blood vessel function. While it’s known that higher potassium intake generally correlates with lower blood pressure, the connection with vascular improvements appears more intricate than previously thought.
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8
We explored the safety and effectiveness of starting a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of telmisartan and amlodipine in adults with hypertension in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Our screening revealed low levels of dyskalemia, which eased concerns about potassium imbalances.
After two months of treatment, we observed a significant drop in blood pressure along with few cases of potassium issues. This suggests that administering this FDC could be a viable and secure approach for managing high blood pressure, especially in settings with limited access to medical tests.
After two months of treatment, we observed a significant drop in blood pressure along with few cases of potassium issues. This suggests that administering this FDC could be a viable and secure approach for managing high blood pressure, especially in settings with limited access to medical tests.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Alleviates chest pain
4 people found this helpful
I drink this for hypertension when I've consumed too much salt. It really helps relieve the chest tightness I experience.
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9
Supports heart health
2 people found this helpful
I take one tablet 4-5 times daily for hypertension, arrhythmia, and fatigue. It’s beneficial for various other conditions too. I recommend taking it for at least a month.
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9
Reduces tachycardia
1 people found this helpful
I believe everyone should take it, particularly for heart health. After a week of use, my aunt’s tachycardia lessened, and it also helps regulate blood pressure.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 11 Researches
7.6
- All Researches
9.5
We examined a case of a man in his 50s whose previously managed high blood pressure spiraled out of control after consuming liquorice root tea daily for three months.
Tests revealed low potassium levels and a lack of renal issues. The culprit turned out to be glycyrrhetinic acid in liquorice, which affects how the body regulates certain hormones that influence blood pressure.
Fortunately, stopping the liquorice and using medication helped restore his blood pressure and potassium levels. This case serves as a reminder to consider dietary habits when addressing unexplained hypertension.
Tests revealed low potassium levels and a lack of renal issues. The culprit turned out to be glycyrrhetinic acid in liquorice, which affects how the body regulates certain hormones that influence blood pressure.
Fortunately, stopping the liquorice and using medication helped restore his blood pressure and potassium levels. This case serves as a reminder to consider dietary habits when addressing unexplained hypertension.
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9.5
We explored a rare case of hypertension in a 19-year-old girl caused by a reninoma, a tumor that led to low potassium levels.
Despite being resistant to conventional treatments, her condition improved significantly after surgical removal of the tumor, normalizing both her blood pressure and potassium levels.
This case highlights the importance of considering reninoma in young patients with hypokalemic hypertension, as early diagnosis and intervention can effectively cure hypertension and prevent serious health issues.
Despite being resistant to conventional treatments, her condition improved significantly after surgical removal of the tumor, normalizing both her blood pressure and potassium levels.
This case highlights the importance of considering reninoma in young patients with hypokalemic hypertension, as early diagnosis and intervention can effectively cure hypertension and prevent serious health issues.
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9
Esaxerenone compares favorably to trichlormethiazide
We explored the effectiveness of esaxerenone compared to trichlormethiazide for managing high blood pressure, considering age differences. In this study, participants were split into two age groups: those under 65 and those 65 and older.
The results indicated that esaxerenone was non-inferior to trichlormethiazide in decreasing blood pressure in both groups. Notably, for participants aged 65 and older, esaxerenone even showed superior results in reducing systolic blood pressure.
Importantly, neither treatment caused significant differences in potassium levels across ages, suggesting both medications are similarly safe regarding this concern.
The results indicated that esaxerenone was non-inferior to trichlormethiazide in decreasing blood pressure in both groups. Notably, for participants aged 65 and older, esaxerenone even showed superior results in reducing systolic blood pressure.
Importantly, neither treatment caused significant differences in potassium levels across ages, suggesting both medications are similarly safe regarding this concern.
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8
We explored the safety and effectiveness of starting a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of telmisartan and amlodipine in adults with hypertension in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Our screening revealed low levels of dyskalemia, which eased concerns about potassium imbalances.
After two months of treatment, we observed a significant drop in blood pressure along with few cases of potassium issues. This suggests that administering this FDC could be a viable and secure approach for managing high blood pressure, especially in settings with limited access to medical tests.
After two months of treatment, we observed a significant drop in blood pressure along with few cases of potassium issues. This suggests that administering this FDC could be a viable and secure approach for managing high blood pressure, especially in settings with limited access to medical tests.
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8
We conducted a comprehensive study to understand how reducing salt in our diets could influence blood pressure in China. By implementing a multi-faceted intervention across four counties, we aimed to promote lower sodium intake and increase potassium excretion.
After the program, we observed a significant rise in potassium levels and a notable decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in participants. These promising results highlight the benefits of targeted dietary changes as a strategy to improve public health.
After the program, we observed a significant rise in potassium levels and a notable decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in participants. These promising results highlight the benefits of targeted dietary changes as a strategy to improve public health.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 14 Reviews
8.2
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Alleviates chest pain
4 people found this helpful
I drink this for hypertension when I've consumed too much salt. It really helps relieve the chest tightness I experience.
Read More
9
Supports heart health
2 people found this helpful
I take one tablet 4-5 times daily for hypertension, arrhythmia, and fatigue. It’s beneficial for various other conditions too. I recommend taking it for at least a month.
Read More
9
Reduces tachycardia
1 people found this helpful
I believe everyone should take it, particularly for heart health. After a week of use, my aunt’s tachycardia lessened, and it also helps regulate blood pressure.
Read More
9
Replace hypertension meds
1 people found this helpful
I love this potassium citrate supplement and take it daily. It's helping me to reduce my need for hypertension medication.
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9
Improves oxygen supply
Potassium is vital during physical exertion and when dietary intake is low. It’s crucial for heart conditions and supports oxygen supply during hypertension treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
9
Reduces tachycardia
1 people found this helpful
I believe everyone should take it, particularly for heart health. After a week of use, my aunt’s tachycardia lessened, and it also helps regulate blood pressure.
9
Supports heart health
2 people found this helpful
I take one tablet 4-5 times daily for hypertension, arrhythmia, and fatigue. It’s beneficial for various other conditions too. I recommend taking it for at least a month.
7.5
Blood pressure improvement
I use it for blood pressure. The quality of the product from iHerb is high. I purchased it based on Doctor Berg's recommendation, as it helps with hypertension. The ingredients seem decent from NOW. I believe there is a benefit as my blood pressure has decreased. I take one capsule daily. A potassium deficiency can lead to hypertension. The capsule size is normal and the composition is good.
9
Alleviates chest pain
4 people found this helpful
I drink this for hypertension when I've consumed too much salt. It really helps relieve the chest tightness I experience.
9
Replace hypertension meds
1 people found this helpful
I love this potassium citrate supplement and take it daily. It's helping me to reduce my need for hypertension medication.
7
Works with supplements
We take potassium alongside other hypertension supplements like magnesium and omega-3. It’s been effective for our needs.
7.5
Necessary for medication
If you are on medication for hypertension, potassium supplements are essential, as a significant amount of potassium is expelled while on these medications.
7
Potassium aids in blood pressure reduction
We examined the impact of magnesium and potassium supplementation on systolic blood pressure (SBP) through a systematic review of clinical trials. Our findings indicate that potassium supplementation can lower SBP, especially when taken at doses of up to 60 mmol per day for more than a month.
However, we also discovered that magnesium achieved even greater reductions. Despite these positive results, significant gains were noted primarily at lower doses and longer treatment durations. Future research is needed for a clearer understanding of the most effective dosages and treatment lengths.
However, we also discovered that magnesium achieved even greater reductions. Despite these positive results, significant gains were noted primarily at lower doses and longer treatment durations. Future research is needed for a clearer understanding of the most effective dosages and treatment lengths.
8
We conducted a comprehensive study to understand how reducing salt in our diets could influence blood pressure in China. By implementing a multi-faceted intervention across four counties, we aimed to promote lower sodium intake and increase potassium excretion.
After the program, we observed a significant rise in potassium levels and a notable decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in participants. These promising results highlight the benefits of targeted dietary changes as a strategy to improve public health.
After the program, we observed a significant rise in potassium levels and a notable decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in participants. These promising results highlight the benefits of targeted dietary changes as a strategy to improve public health.
8
We explored the safety and effectiveness of starting a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of telmisartan and amlodipine in adults with hypertension in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Our screening revealed low levels of dyskalemia, which eased concerns about potassium imbalances.
After two months of treatment, we observed a significant drop in blood pressure along with few cases of potassium issues. This suggests that administering this FDC could be a viable and secure approach for managing high blood pressure, especially in settings with limited access to medical tests.
After two months of treatment, we observed a significant drop in blood pressure along with few cases of potassium issues. This suggests that administering this FDC could be a viable and secure approach for managing high blood pressure, especially in settings with limited access to medical tests.
7
This cross-sectional study looked at how the urinary sodium-to-potassium ratio relates to high blood pressure and kidney function.
We evaluated data from 1,782 adults in Tehran and found that a higher sodium-to-potassium ratio was linked to increased risks of isolated systolic hypertension and kidney issues.
Specifically, those with a ratio above 3.14 had significantly higher occurrences of hypertension and microalbuminuria.
This suggests balancing sodium and potassium may play a crucial role in managing blood pressure and protecting kidney health.
We evaluated data from 1,782 adults in Tehran and found that a higher sodium-to-potassium ratio was linked to increased risks of isolated systolic hypertension and kidney issues.
Specifically, those with a ratio above 3.14 had significantly higher occurrences of hypertension and microalbuminuria.
This suggests balancing sodium and potassium may play a crucial role in managing blood pressure and protecting kidney health.
References
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- Ishigami J, Hasan MM, Sarker A, Nahar S, Shuvo SS, et al. Dyskalemia Prior to and After Initiation of a Fixed Dose Combination of Telmisartan and Amlodipine in Adults with Hypertension in Bangladesh. Glob Heart. 2025;20:30. doi:10.5334/gh.1415
- Du X, Zhu Y, Guo J, Chen X, Zhang J, et al. Effect of Salt Reduction Interventions in Lowering Blood Pressure and Salt Intake in Zhejiang Province, China, 2017-2021: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2025;17. doi:10.3390/nu17050893
- Zhang X, Yao S, Wang Y, Chu C, Du M, et al. Associations of microRNA Gene Polymorphisms With Salt Sensitivity, Longitudinal Blood Pressure Changes, and Hypertension Incidence in the Chinese Population. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2025;27:e70019. doi:10.1111/jch.70019
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- Malta D, Esfandiari S, Goldraich LA, Allard JP, Newton GE. Postprandial Vascular Effects of a High Potassium Meal in Patients with Treated Hypertension. Nutrients. 2024;17. doi:10.3390/nu17010045
- Karthik V, Alam A, Nair S, Asok AC. Liquorice-induced pseudohyperaldosteronism: a rare cause for severe hypertension. BMJ Case Rep. 2025;18. doi:10.1136/bcr-2024-263140
- Pathirana NSW, Dissanayake P, Pathmanathan S, Sumanatilleke MR, Eranthaka MDU, et al. Unravelling a mystery of hypokalemic hypertension- a rare case report of a reninoma. BMC Endocr Disord. 2024;24:271. doi:10.1186/s12902-024-01804-0
- Matsuda N, Yoshida Y, Inobe N, Yoshimura M, Iwamoto M, et al. Antihypertensive effects and changes in extracellular water content by mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in patients with primary aldosteronism. Hypertens Res. 2025;48:553. doi:10.1038/s41440-024-01997-w
- Bahadoran Z, Mirmiran P, Azizi F. Association between urinary sodium-to-potassium ratio, elevated blood pressure phenotypes and microalbuminuria: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study. Sci Rep. 2024;14:27577. doi:10.1038/s41598-024-79207-3
- Behers BJ, Behers BM, Stephenson-Moe CA, Vargas IA, Meng Z, et al. Magnesium and Potassium Supplementation for Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction in the General Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-Analysis for Optimal Dosage and Treatment Length. Nutrients. 2024;16. doi:10.3390/nu16213617
