Potassium in diet
Alternative names:
diet and potassium
Recommendations:
There is no recommended daily allowance for potassium although experts recommend approximately 2 to 2.5 grams per day. The average American diet provides 2 to 6 grams of potassium per day.
Over-the-counter potassium supplements provide 99 milligrams of potassium per tablet. Potassium supplementation should be based on medical prescription and should never be taken without the approval of a health care provider.
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