Now Foods, Potassium Citrate Pure Powder, 12 oz (340 g)

Now Foods Potassium Citrate – potassium citrate as a pure powder

Now Foods Potassium Citrate Pure Powder is a powdered food supplement whose only ingredient is potassium citrate. Potassium is a mineral found in abundance in fruits and vegetables, and citrate is the salt of citric acid to which potassium is bound in this product. One level quarter teaspoon of powder (about 1.4 g) provides 448 mg of potassium, which is 22% of the nutrient reference value. The recommended use is a quarter teaspoon 1–2 times a day in separate servings, so the maximum daily amount is 896 mg of potassium, or 45% of the reference value. The bottle contains 340 g of powder, which makes about 243 servings.

Potassium

One serving (¼ teaspoon) provides 22% and two servings 45% of the nutrient reference value for potassium.

• Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.

How to use?

Take a level quarter teaspoon of powder 1–2 times a day in separate servings. Mix the powder with at least 240 ml of water or another beverage and take it with food. Do not take more than two servings a day or exceed the recommended daily amount. Measure the powder accurately – a level quarter teaspoon is about 1.4 g. If you also use other food supplements or electrolyte drinks containing potassium, add up the amounts of potassium. This product is sold by weight, not volume, so the powder may settle in the bottle. After opening, keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Key features

• 448 mg potassium – in one serving (¼ tsp), 22% of the nutrient reference value.
• Potassium citrate – 1400 mg in one serving, no other ingredients.
• Precise dosing – ¼ level teaspoon 1–2 times a day, no more than two servings a day.
• 340 g of powder – about 243 servings per container.
• Vegan and kosher – suitable for vegans and vegetarians according to the manufacturer.
• Non-GMO – according to the manufacturer.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Potassium Citrate is intended for adults only who want to supplement their diet with potassium and prefer a powder whose amount they can measure precisely themselves. The powder contains no added sweeteners, flavourings or colourings and, according to the manufacturer, it is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. If you have a heart or kidney condition or diabetes, if you take medications – especially those that may affect kidney function or blood potassium levels – and during pregnancy or breastfeeding, be sure to consult a physician before use.

Composition, quality and storage

The only ingredient of the product is potassium citrate; there are no other ingredients. Potassium citrate dissolves well in water, so the powder is easy to mix with a drink. The product is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but the production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. The country of origin is the United States: the powder is packaged and quality tested in the USA. According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO, kosher and suitable for vegans. Natural colour variation of the powder may occur. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.