Now Foods, Potassium Citrate, 99 mg, 180 Veg Capsules

Now Foods Potassium Citrate – 99 mg potassium per vegetable capsule

Now Foods Potassium Citrate is a food supplement in which each vegetable capsule contains 99 mg of potassium in the form of potassium citrate. Each capsule uses 310 mg of potassium citrate and provides 5% of the nutrient reference value (NRV) for potassium. The manufacturer recommends taking one capsule one to five times a day, preferably with food, so the daily amount can be chosen between 99 and 495 mg of potassium. The container holds 180 capsules: at one capsule a day it lasts half a year, at five capsules a day 36 days. The small dose per capsule makes it easy to adjust the amount precisely. The brand owner is the American food supplement manufacturer NOW Foods, a family-owned company since 1968.

What is potassium citrate?

Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. Fruit and vegetables are particularly rich in potassium, for example bananas, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes and dried fruit, as are legumes, nuts and dairy products. Potassium citrate is the potassium salt of citric acid – a white crystalline substance used in food supplements as a source of potassium. Of the 310 mg of potassium citrate in a capsule, pure potassium accounts for 99 mg; this is the amount stated in the product name and in the nutrition table. Potassium from a food supplement is meant to complement the everyday diet, not to replace fruit and vegetables, which provide other nutrients besides potassium.

How to use?

Take one capsule one to five times a day, preferably with a meal, and swallow it with a sufficient amount of water. You can take up to five capsules (495 mg of potassium) a day. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you take medication, especially medication that affects kidney function or blood potassium levels, or have a heart or kidney condition or diabetes, be sure to consult a physician before use. Close the container tightly after opening and store it in a cool, dry place.

Key features

• 99 mg potassium per capsule – from 310 mg potassium citrate, 5% of the nutrient reference value.
• Flexible amount – 1 capsule 1–5 times a day, up to 495 mg potassium per day.
• 180 capsules – half a year at one capsule a day, 36 days at five capsules a day.
• Vegetable capsule – suitable for vegetarians and vegans according to the manufacturer.
• Simple formula – potassium citrate and three excipients, with no sugar or sweeteners.
• NOW Foods – a family company since 1968, manufacturing under a GMP quality system.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Potassium Citrate is intended for adults who want to supplement their everyday diet with potassium and prefer a small dose that can be increased as needed. The product also suits people who eat little fruit and vegetables. Thanks to the vegetable capsule and simple formula, it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans according to the manufacturer. The product is not intended for children. Consult a physician before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, especially a heart or kidney condition or diabetes.

Ingredients and quality

The capsule contains potassium citrate and, as excipients, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid of vegetable origin and silicon dioxide; the capsule shell is made of hypromellose, a cellulose derivative. The product is not manufactured with yeast or common allergen ingredients, but the production facility also processes raw materials containing these allergens. Natural colour variation may occur. NOW Foods is a family company from the United States with GMP-certified production; according to the EU label, the country of origin is the United States of America. Store the container in a cool, dry place after opening.