K+2 Potassium

• Complete formulation of essential fatty acids

Description

K+2 Potassium is a unique potassium formula composed of potassium bicarbonate and potassium bound to the amino acid glycine, giving it optimal potency, stability and tolerance.

Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body after calcium and phosphorus. The total potassium content of the body is approximately 30-40 grams, 98% of which is contained within the cells, primarily in the skeletal muscle. Potassium is the most abundant positively charged intracellular electrolyte. Potassium concentrations are about 30 times higher inside cells than outside, in contrast to sodium, which is 10 times lower inside cells than outside. It is this difference that creates the membrane potential, an electrochemical gradient across the cell membrane that is essential for muscle contraction, transmission of nerve impulses, secretion of hormones by the endocrine glands and the function of the heart muscle. 20 to 40% of an adult's resting energy expenditure is devoted to maintaining this critical electrochemical balance, via sodium-potassium-ATPase pumps.

Potassium is abundant in vegetables, fruits, beans and nuts, and smaller amounts are found in animal foods. Because of this relative ubiquity, overt potassium deficiency is rare, but suboptimal intake can lead to signs and symptoms of deficiency, which may include fatigue, lethargy, muscle weakness, muscle cramps or spasms, heavy legs, constipation, intestinal paralysis (resulting in delayed gastric emptying, bloating, and abdominal pain), and cardiac arrhythmias. Insufficient dietary intake does not usually result in hypokalemia (dangerously low blood potassium levels), but the following risk factors for potassium deficiency should be considered.

Dosage

Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with food or immediately after meals (to minimize gastrointestinal irritation and prevent overly rapid absorption), or as recommended by a healthcare professional. For use beyond 6 months, consult a health care practitioner.

Nutritional information

Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule):
Potassium (Potassium bicarbonate, Potassium glycinate)...............300 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients: Hypromellose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source).

Adultes : Prendre 1 capsule par jour avec de la nourriture ou immédiatement après les repas (pour minimiser l’irritation gastro-intestinale et empêcher une absorption trop rapide), ou tel que recommandé par un professionnel de la santé. Pour une utilisation au-delà de 6 mois, consulter un professionnel de la santé.