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Is this a good combination?
- Thread starter spiderweb
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What is the objective?
The amount of potassium (K) appears to be too small to be of value. When served in tablets the FDA has restricted the amount of K to a miniscule amount less than 100 mg. I believe they are afraid that a dissolving pill will cause irritation to the stomach lining due to the localized concentration. Or something like that - I once found the FDA rationale on line but failed to record the link.
For potassium I think you'd be better off using potassium chloride (KCl) powder (http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Potassium-Chloride-Powder-Ounces/dp/B00028M02Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1403239348&sr=8-3&keywords=potassium+supplement+powder) It can be mixed into some apple or orange juice, among other liquids. You can then get a lot more K. The FDA doesn't seem to have any rules restricting amounts when used in powder form. I've put as much as 0.5 tsp of into a glass of orange juice. Though it can have a laxative effect in large amounts. KCl is a salt much like table salt (Sodium Chloride; NaCl) and tastes like one.
For magnesium one has to beware the laxative effect also - so you could try the L-threonate form: http://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Neuro-Mag-L-Threonat-Vegetarian/dp/B006P536E6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1403239497&sr=8-4&keywords=magnesium+life+extension The down side is that the amount is small (and moderately expensive) but it is claimed that the L-threonate helps transport the magnesium to where it is needed.
The amount of potassium (K) appears to be too small to be of value. When served in tablets the FDA has restricted the amount of K to a miniscule amount less than 100 mg. I believe they are afraid that a dissolving pill will cause irritation to the stomach lining due to the localized concentration. Or something like that - I once found the FDA rationale on line but failed to record the link.
For potassium I think you'd be better off using potassium chloride (KCl) powder (http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Potassium-Chloride-Powder-Ounces/dp/B00028M02Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1403239348&sr=8-3&keywords=potassium+supplement+powder) It can be mixed into some apple or orange juice, among other liquids. You can then get a lot more K. The FDA doesn't seem to have any rules restricting amounts when used in powder form. I've put as much as 0.5 tsp of into a glass of orange juice. Though it can have a laxative effect in large amounts. KCl is a salt much like table salt (Sodium Chloride; NaCl) and tastes like one.
For magnesium one has to beware the laxative effect also - so you could try the L-threonate form: http://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Neuro-Mag-L-Threonat-Vegetarian/dp/B006P536E6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1403239497&sr=8-4&keywords=magnesium+life+extension The down side is that the amount is small (and moderately expensive) but it is claimed that the L-threonate helps transport the magnesium to where it is needed.
Then add potassium too.spiderweb said:I'll try this one.
The objective is to help lower BP.