MINERALS
Potassium (citrate)
Potassium citrate provides potassium, an electrolyte that supports heart, muscle and fluid balance.
Also known as: potassium citrate
At a glance
- Form
- Potassium citrate
- Category
- Minerals
- In an apiece formula
- 99 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- 2,600 mg (women), 3,400 mg (men) (adequate intake)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Heart & metabolic health*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Potassium fact sheet
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave potassium out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Spironolactone
- Beta blocker
- ACE inhibitor or ARB
- Potassium-sparing diuretic
- Thiazide water pill
- Loop water pill
- Water pill
- Other blood pressure medicine
- Anti-rejection medicine
- Phosphate binder
- Potassium binder
- Trimethoprim / Bactrim
- Prescription potassium
Procedures
- Dialysis
Health conditions
- Heart failure or cardiomyopathy
- Chronic kidney disease
- Advanced kidney disease
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
From the Journal
- Which supplements interact with common medications?
The best-documented supplement and medicine interactions, from vitamin K and warfarin to St. John's wort, minerals and thyroid medicine, and 5-HTP with SSRIs.
Questions
How much potassium a day?
apiece formulas usually include 99 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is 2,600 mg (women), 3,400 mg (men) (adequate intake). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is potassium used for?
Potassium citrate provides potassium, an electrolyte that supports heart, muscle and fluid balance. In apiece it is part of formulas for Heart & metabolic health.*
Who should be careful with potassium?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Spironolactone; Beta blocker; ACE inhibitor or ARB; Potassium-sparing diuretic; Thiazide water pill; Loop water pill; Water pill; Other blood pressure medicine; Anti-rejection medicine; Phosphate binder and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get potassium in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Potassium can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.