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Potassium in diet   

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Alternative names:

Diet - 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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