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How quickly is the powdered form of potassium chloride 25meq absorbed into the body? how long does it take to raise blood level of k?

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Dr. Raja'a Kaddaha
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Cardiac Electrophysiology 30 years experience
KCL powder: KCL powder dissolved in more than 4 OZ of water or juice usually have rapid onset of action, and it is recommended to be taken after a meal. K supplements should be taken with doctor supervision and recommendations as high K level is also serious to health as low K levels
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