Potassium

Potassium is involved in multiple biological reactions in the body. The most potassium-rich food sources are fruits and vegetables. 

What is potassium?

Potassium is a very important mineral, playing a crucial role in the function of every cell, tissue, and organ in your body.  

Since your body can't produce potassium on its own, it's important to get it from your diet or supplementation. Foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, dairy products, meat, poultry, and fish are rich in potassium.

Benefits of potassium

• Healthy fluid balance: As an electrolyte, potassium helps maintain fluid balance, supports normal muscle contractions, heart health, kidney function, and nerve signals.
• Blood flow & heartbeat: Potassium supports the process of vasodilation, the widening of blood vessels, which helps maintain smooth circulation and contributes to a steady heartbeat. 
• Sodium levels & blood pressure: Potassium helps the body eliminate excess sodium through urine. The more of this nutrient you have, the more sodium you can filter out through your regular intake. This, in turn, supports healthy blood pressure levels. 
• Hand-in-hand with magnesium: Magnesium is involved in 300+ processes, and potassium is involved in many of the same functions. Because their roles often overlap, supplementing both can provide complementary support for your health.

Forms of potassium

Potassium comes in many forms, and some of them are citrate, phosphate, aspartate, bicarbonate, and gluconate. However, potassium chloride is one of the most common forms in supplements. It pairs well with extended-release magnesium, making it a smart combo for daily mineral support.

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