The overall rating for potassium is 2.7 out of 3 meaning there is evidence that this supplement lives up to its expectations. Using this supplement should lead to positive results.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Products Containing Potassium
  6. Claim Ratings
  7. Dosing
  8. References

Potassium Simple Report

  • Supplement: Potassium
  • Supplement Category: vitamins and minerals
  • Number of Products Containing Potassium: 804
  • Effectiveness Rating: 2.7 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 45 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 5
  • Number of Claims: 4
  • Effective Dosage Range: 3 grams per day

Potassium Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for potassium is 2.7 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is clear on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. Using this supplement will lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for potassium as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Potassium

There are 5 studies in the database on potassium; the research rating is 45. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for potassium as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Products Containing Potassium

Products Names Amount of Potassium
Christophers Juicy Pumps 60mg
Bulge 130mg
Horizen Energy Nutrients 60mg
Amino One 60mg
Prime BCAA 50mg
Full list of all 804 products containing Potassium.

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Performance Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve sports performance
improve sprint performance

Cardiovascular Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
lower blood pressure

General Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
increase bone density

Dosing

The Supplement Database includes 1 studies on potassium dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose is 3 grams per day. For a more detailed dosing analysis visit: Supplement Dosing for Potassium.

References

Title of Study
Chronic Ingestion of Sodium and Potassium Bicarbonate, with Potassium, Magnesium and Calcium Citrate Improves Anaerobic Performance in Elite Soccer Players
Discrete physiological effects of beetroot juice and potassium nitrate supplementation following 4-wk sprint interval training
Effect of Short-Term Supplementation of Potassium Chloride and Potassium Citrate on Blood Pressure in Hypertensives
Partial Neutralization of the Acidogenic Western Diet with Potassium Citrate Increases Bone Mass in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia
The effect of a dietary supplement of potassium chloride or potassium citrate on blood pressure in predominantly normotensive volunteers