Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I'm on a lower carb diet, it's working for me but it's hard to get all the potassium needed. i hear things about electrolyte supplements, i have one that has 1,180 mg of potassium chloride, it makes me feel better but is it too much? should i stop?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
The supplement you are taking is not too much. Though you may not need it. For info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/potassium-supplement-oral-route-parenteral-route/description/drg-20070753#:~:text=Because%20lack%20of%20potassium%20is,may%20take%20as%20a%20supplement.
Answered 9/7/2022
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
During my workout when is it necessary to switch from water to a sports drink that has sodium, potassium & carbs? Are these electrolytes? Value?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the difference between potassium gluconate and chloride and which is better to take as an OTC supplement if one has repeated low potassium levels?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long till potassium chloride supplements get out of your system?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Electrolyte imbalance? 10.4 calcium/134 sodium/5.4 potassium/108 Chloride
Had my electrolytes checked. Potassium was 5.2. Had it checked again after 2 wks, now it's 4.4 but my chloride is 102. Feel fine though. Am i okay?
Can excessive vomiting cause sodium, potassium,chloride imbalance in extra cellular fluid and intra cellular fluid..which can make blood high alkaline..but still electrolytes blood test show all in normal range?can imbalance happen only in ecf &icf?
Can some table salt(sodium chloride) be mixed wid fresh unsweetened coconut water safely to make electrolyte drink?can this fix the low sodium/high potassium makeup of coconut water?and make it better balanced in getting sodium&potassium chloride?
What is a safe, sugar-free potassium supplement (that does not include sodium!) i can buy to boost my electrolytes? Other than food.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
