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Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 7 Researches
8.3
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 4 Reviews
8.3
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Potassium (elemental) (from 619 mg Potassium Gluconate)
99 mg
2%
Top Medical Research Studies
8
We explored the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on heart recovery in rats with acute myocardial infarction. Using 30 rats divided into control, model, and EA groups, we established a heart attack model through a drug injection and applied EA to the "Neiguan" point over five days.
Our findings showed that EA treatment significantly improved heart muscle condition, indicated by reduced cellular enlargement and better heart rhythm metrics. Additionally, EA boosted important potassium-related proteins necessary for heart function, suggesting a positive influence on heart health during recovery.
Our findings showed that EA treatment significantly improved heart muscle condition, indicated by reduced cellular enlargement and better heart rhythm metrics. Additionally, EA boosted important potassium-related proteins necessary for heart function, suggesting a positive influence on heart health during recovery.
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8
We aimed to reassess the ideal potassium levels for patients experiencing acute heart attacks, using data from nearly 9,000 ICU patients.
This study analyzed potassium levels and found that those with average levels between 3.5 and 4.5 mmol/L faced the lowest risk of in-hospital mortality.
On the other hand, patients with higher potassium levels showed a significantly increased mortality risk.
Our findings suggest that maintaining potassium within this range can be crucial for improving survival chances during such critical health events.
This study analyzed potassium levels and found that those with average levels between 3.5 and 4.5 mmol/L faced the lowest risk of in-hospital mortality.
On the other hand, patients with higher potassium levels showed a significantly increased mortality risk.
Our findings suggest that maintaining potassium within this range can be crucial for improving survival chances during such critical health events.
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9
Potassium benefits heart attack recovery
We explored the effects of potassium treatment on heart attack recovery in rat models. By administering diazoxide during peak heart injury, we observed significant protective benefits, including a reduction in heart muscle damage and levels of autophagy—the process where cells break down their components.
Notably, this treatment activated the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, which plays a pivotal role in cellular survival. Conversely, treatments that counteract potassium's effects led to increased cell damage. Overall, potassium shows promise in mitigating heart attack severity by promoting beneficial cellular responses.
Notably, this treatment activated the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, which plays a pivotal role in cellular survival. Conversely, treatments that counteract potassium's effects led to increased cell damage. Overall, potassium shows promise in mitigating heart attack severity by promoting beneficial cellular responses.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Relieves heart failure
1 people found this helpful
This potassium gluconate supplement has successfully addressed my potassium deficiency, alleviating signs of heart failure and normalising my heart rhythm. The tablets are well-sized for easy consumption, great quality, and contribute positively to my health.
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9
Enhances well-being
1 people found this helpful
This product is excellent! It has improved my heart function and overall well-being tremendously.
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7.5
Improves heart health
2 people found this helpful
The quality of these minerals is excellent, with only one ingredient. Although the capsules are slightly large, they're manageable. The potassium deficiency symptoms have subsided, improving my heart’s condition significantly.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 7 Researches
8.3
- All Researches
9
Potassium benefits heart attack recovery
We explored the effects of potassium treatment on heart attack recovery in rat models. By administering diazoxide during peak heart injury, we observed significant protective benefits, including a reduction in heart muscle damage and levels of autophagy—the process where cells break down their components.
Notably, this treatment activated the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, which plays a pivotal role in cellular survival. Conversely, treatments that counteract potassium's effects led to increased cell damage. Overall, potassium shows promise in mitigating heart attack severity by promoting beneficial cellular responses.
Notably, this treatment activated the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, which plays a pivotal role in cellular survival. Conversely, treatments that counteract potassium's effects led to increased cell damage. Overall, potassium shows promise in mitigating heart attack severity by promoting beneficial cellular responses.
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9
Andrographolide shows cardiac protection
We explored how andrographolide affects heart health during myocardial infarction (MI) in a rat model. By dividing the rats into four groups—some receiving isoproterenol to induce MI and others treated with andrographolide—we examined their heart conditions after treatment.
The results showed that isoproterenol caused significant heart damage, but andrographolide appeared to mitigate these effects, reducing harmful calcium currents while increasing beneficial potassium currents.
This suggests that andrographolide might be a promising avenue for creating effective therapies against heart attacks.
The results showed that isoproterenol caused significant heart damage, but andrographolide appeared to mitigate these effects, reducing harmful calcium currents while increasing beneficial potassium currents.
This suggests that andrographolide might be a promising avenue for creating effective therapies against heart attacks.
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8
Potassium levels influence heart attack outcomes
We investigated the crucial link between potassium levels and mortality rates among patients who suffered an acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. Through a thorough analysis of data from the MIMIC-IV database, which included patient information from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center between 2008 and 2022, we looked closely at how fluctuations in serum potassium might affect outcomes.
By examining various measures of potassium, including average levels after admission and changes in those levels, we aimed to understand their relationship with in-hospital mortality and other serious complications such as cardiac arrest. Our findings revealed that fluctuations in potassium levels are significant predictors of in-hospital mortality for heart attack patients. This emphasizes the importance of keeping potassium levels stable as a part of effective heart attack management.
Overall, our research supports the idea that monitoring and managing potassium levels can be vital in improving outcomes for patients experiencing heart attacks. These insights can help guide treatments and protocols, potentially saving lives in the process.
By examining various measures of potassium, including average levels after admission and changes in those levels, we aimed to understand their relationship with in-hospital mortality and other serious complications such as cardiac arrest. Our findings revealed that fluctuations in potassium levels are significant predictors of in-hospital mortality for heart attack patients. This emphasizes the importance of keeping potassium levels stable as a part of effective heart attack management.
Overall, our research supports the idea that monitoring and managing potassium levels can be vital in improving outcomes for patients experiencing heart attacks. These insights can help guide treatments and protocols, potentially saving lives in the process.
Read More
8
We explored the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on heart recovery in rats with acute myocardial infarction. Using 30 rats divided into control, model, and EA groups, we established a heart attack model through a drug injection and applied EA to the "Neiguan" point over five days.
Our findings showed that EA treatment significantly improved heart muscle condition, indicated by reduced cellular enlargement and better heart rhythm metrics. Additionally, EA boosted important potassium-related proteins necessary for heart function, suggesting a positive influence on heart health during recovery.
Our findings showed that EA treatment significantly improved heart muscle condition, indicated by reduced cellular enlargement and better heart rhythm metrics. Additionally, EA boosted important potassium-related proteins necessary for heart function, suggesting a positive influence on heart health during recovery.
Read More
8
We explored the effects of novel chitosan-sodium alginate-polyethylene glycol-Ally isothiocyanate nanocomposites on heart attack in rats. Using isoproterenol to induce myocardial infarction, we treated rats with these nanocomposites for one month.
Our findings showed improvements in heart function and body weight, alongside favorable changes in lipid levels and reduced oxidative stress. Notably, potassium levels increased while sodium and calcium levels decreased.
This suggests that these nanocomposites could offer promising therapeutic benefits for handling heart attack conditions.
Our findings showed improvements in heart function and body weight, alongside favorable changes in lipid levels and reduced oxidative stress. Notably, potassium levels increased while sodium and calcium levels decreased.
This suggests that these nanocomposites could offer promising therapeutic benefits for handling heart attack conditions.
Read More
User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 4 Reviews
8.3
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Relieves heart failure
1 people found this helpful
This potassium gluconate supplement has successfully addressed my potassium deficiency, alleviating signs of heart failure and normalising my heart rhythm. The tablets are well-sized for easy consumption, great quality, and contribute positively to my health.
Read More
9
Enhances well-being
1 people found this helpful
This product is excellent! It has improved my heart function and overall well-being tremendously.
Read More
7.5
Improves heart health
2 people found this helpful
The quality of these minerals is excellent, with only one ingredient. Although the capsules are slightly large, they're manageable. The potassium deficiency symptoms have subsided, improving my heart’s condition significantly.
Read More
6
Prevents heart pounding
1 people found this helpful
This supplement effectively keeps my heart from pounding, providing the necessary balance I require for my daily activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
9
Relieves heart failure
1 people found this helpful
This potassium gluconate supplement has successfully addressed my potassium deficiency, alleviating signs of heart failure and normalising my heart rhythm. The tablets are well-sized for easy consumption, great quality, and contribute positively to my health.
9
Enhances well-being
1 people found this helpful
This product is excellent! It has improved my heart function and overall well-being tremendously.
7.5
Improves heart health
2 people found this helpful
The quality of these minerals is excellent, with only one ingredient. Although the capsules are slightly large, they're manageable. The potassium deficiency symptoms have subsided, improving my heart’s condition significantly.
6
Prevents heart pounding
1 people found this helpful
This supplement effectively keeps my heart from pounding, providing the necessary balance I require for my daily activities.
8
Potassium levels influence heart attack outcomes
We investigated the crucial link between potassium levels and mortality rates among patients who suffered an acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. Through a thorough analysis of data from the MIMIC-IV database, which included patient information from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center between 2008 and 2022, we looked closely at how fluctuations in serum potassium might affect outcomes.
By examining various measures of potassium, including average levels after admission and changes in those levels, we aimed to understand their relationship with in-hospital mortality and other serious complications such as cardiac arrest. Our findings revealed that fluctuations in potassium levels are significant predictors of in-hospital mortality for heart attack patients. This emphasizes the importance of keeping potassium levels stable as a part of effective heart attack management.
Overall, our research supports the idea that monitoring and managing potassium levels can be vital in improving outcomes for patients experiencing heart attacks. These insights can help guide treatments and protocols, potentially saving lives in the process.
By examining various measures of potassium, including average levels after admission and changes in those levels, we aimed to understand their relationship with in-hospital mortality and other serious complications such as cardiac arrest. Our findings revealed that fluctuations in potassium levels are significant predictors of in-hospital mortality for heart attack patients. This emphasizes the importance of keeping potassium levels stable as a part of effective heart attack management.
Overall, our research supports the idea that monitoring and managing potassium levels can be vital in improving outcomes for patients experiencing heart attacks. These insights can help guide treatments and protocols, potentially saving lives in the process.
8
We aimed to reassess the ideal potassium levels for patients experiencing acute heart attacks, using data from nearly 9,000 ICU patients.
This study analyzed potassium levels and found that those with average levels between 3.5 and 4.5 mmol/L faced the lowest risk of in-hospital mortality.
On the other hand, patients with higher potassium levels showed a significantly increased mortality risk.
Our findings suggest that maintaining potassium within this range can be crucial for improving survival chances during such critical health events.
This study analyzed potassium levels and found that those with average levels between 3.5 and 4.5 mmol/L faced the lowest risk of in-hospital mortality.
On the other hand, patients with higher potassium levels showed a significantly increased mortality risk.
Our findings suggest that maintaining potassium within this range can be crucial for improving survival chances during such critical health events.
8
GIK infusion reduces heart attack risk
We explored how glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) infusion may impact heart health during cardiac surgery. Our analysis looked at multiple studies, focusing on outcomes like heart attacks and hospital stays. It appears that GIK can reduce the risk of postoperative heart attacks and complications, while also improving heart function and decreasing the length of hospital stays.
However, the results were mixed and confidence in the findings is low due to variations across studies. More research is needed to determine the best practices for using GIK in surgical settings.
However, the results were mixed and confidence in the findings is low due to variations across studies. More research is needed to determine the best practices for using GIK in surgical settings.
8
We explored the effects of novel chitosan-sodium alginate-polyethylene glycol-Ally isothiocyanate nanocomposites on heart attack in rats. Using isoproterenol to induce myocardial infarction, we treated rats with these nanocomposites for one month.
Our findings showed improvements in heart function and body weight, alongside favorable changes in lipid levels and reduced oxidative stress. Notably, potassium levels increased while sodium and calcium levels decreased.
This suggests that these nanocomposites could offer promising therapeutic benefits for handling heart attack conditions.
Our findings showed improvements in heart function and body weight, alongside favorable changes in lipid levels and reduced oxidative stress. Notably, potassium levels increased while sodium and calcium levels decreased.
This suggests that these nanocomposites could offer promising therapeutic benefits for handling heart attack conditions.
9
Andrographolide shows cardiac protection
We explored how andrographolide affects heart health during myocardial infarction (MI) in a rat model. By dividing the rats into four groups—some receiving isoproterenol to induce MI and others treated with andrographolide—we examined their heart conditions after treatment.
The results showed that isoproterenol caused significant heart damage, but andrographolide appeared to mitigate these effects, reducing harmful calcium currents while increasing beneficial potassium currents.
This suggests that andrographolide might be a promising avenue for creating effective therapies against heart attacks.
The results showed that isoproterenol caused significant heart damage, but andrographolide appeared to mitigate these effects, reducing harmful calcium currents while increasing beneficial potassium currents.
This suggests that andrographolide might be a promising avenue for creating effective therapies against heart attacks.
References
- Zhou Y, Chen Y, Liang S, Li Y, Zhao C, et al. Association between potassium fluctuation and in-hospital mortality in acute myocardial infarction patients: a retrospective analysis of the MIMIC-IV database. Clin Res Cardiol. 2025. 10.1007/s00392-025-02613-8
- Sa ZY, Pan XH, Zhu XX, Lan CL, Wan L, et al. Effect of electroacupuncture on myocardial electrical remodeling in rats with acute myocardial infarction. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2024;49:155. 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220908
- Jiang L, Gao T, Liu M, Li F. Chitosan-sodium alginate-polyethylene glycol-Ally isothiocyante nanocomposites ameliorates isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol. 2024;38:e23531. 10.1002/jbt.23531
- Zeng Q, Zhang LD, Chen QF, Wang W, Huang Z, et al. Effects of Mitochondrial ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channel in Rats with Acute Myocardial Infarction and Its Association with the AKT/mTOR Pathway. Anatol J Cardiol. 2023;27:88. 10.14744/AnatolJCardiol.2022.2406
- Hagerman A, Schorer R, Putzu A, Keli-Barcelos G, Licker M. Cardioprotective Effects of Glucose-Insulin-Potassium Infusion in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;36:167. 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.11.002
- Zhang X, Wang M, Zhu Z, Qu H, Gu J, et al. Serum potassium level, variability and in-hospital mortality in acute myocardial infarction. Eur J Clin Invest. 2022;52:e13772. 10.1111/eci.13772
- Elasoru SE, Rhana P, de Oliveira Barreto T, Naves de Souza DL, Menezes-Filho JER, et al. Andrographolide protects against isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats through inhibition of L-type Ca and increase of cardiac transient outward K currents. Eur J Pharmacol. 2021;906:174194. 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174194
