Thorne
Potassium Citrate
68/100
SUPPIE SCORE
52/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
90/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Potassium Citrate Do?
Provides a modest 99 mg dose of bioavailable potassium citrate per capsule, useful for minor electrolyte top-ups but far below clinical trial amounts.
Why are over-the-counter potassium supplements capped at 99 mg per capsule?
Can I take Thorne Potassium Citrate with my blood pressure medications?
Is 99 mg of potassium citrate enough to help prevent kidney stones?
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What Are the Benefits of Potassium Citrate?
Based on proven scientific research
Electrolyte BalanceMild
Urinary AlkalinisationMild
Blood Pressure SupportMild
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What Are the Side Effects of Thorne Potassium Citrate?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Concurrent use with ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril), ARBs (e.g., losartan), or potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone) substantially increases the risk of severe hyperkalemia; consult a doctor before combining.
•Contraindicated in individuals with chronic kidney disease, severe renal impairment, or pre-existing hyperkalemia, as impaired urinary excretion can cause dangerous cardiac arrhythmias.
•Take each capsule with food and a full glass of water to reduce the potential for localised gastric irritation or nausea.
•Daily intake from 1 to 3 capsules provides 99 to 297 mg of elemental potassium, which is safe for healthy adults but remains a small fraction of the 2,600 to 3,400 mg daily dietary reference intake.
•Pregnant or nursing individuals should consult their healthcare provider prior to supplementation to confirm specific electrolyte requirements.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Hypromellose capsule
Low RiskLeucine
Low RiskMicrocrystalline cellulose
Low RiskSilicon dioxide
Low RiskHypromellose
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Thorne Potassium Citrate?
Potassium (as Potassium Citrate)
99mg
Hypromellose capsule
Leucine
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Silicon Dioxide
Hypromellose
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Potassium Citrate compare to the research.
•Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) — 99-297 mg a day, a small part of the daily reference intake (2,000 mg EU NRV, 4,700 mg US DV); studies use 1,920-7,800 mg/day.
•Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) provides 99-297 mg a day, below the studied range (1,920-7,800 mg/day).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Thorne Potassium Citrate