Supplemental Sources of Potassium
and Foods High in Potassium
- Low in Sodium
Supplemental sources of potassium can include potassium supplements as well as potassium rich drinks or tonics.Learn about foods high in potassium, but low in sodium. This way you will know what foods can really elevate your potassium levels, but not your sodium. There are even special drinks or tonics that are known for their ability to raise potassium levels. Potassium in foods is probably the best way to get your daily potassium supply, but there are potassium supplements to help aid those who need this extra supply.
Foods High in Potassium - Low in Sodium
Raw Pistachios (1 cup)..............1050 to 1 ratioMedjool Dates (1 pitted).............835 to 1 ratio Banana (medium).......................351 to 1 ratio Prunes (1 prune).......................348 to 1 ratio Lentils (1 cup cooked)................182 to 1 ratio White Beans (1 cup cooked)..........93 to 1 ratio Dried Figs (1 fig).........................70 to 1 ratio California Avocado (average).........63 to 1 ratio Potatoes (large w/skin & baked).....53 to 1 ratio
Special Drinks High in Potassium
Coconut Water - approx. 600 mg. of potassium per 1 cup servingCoconut water typically comes from young coconuts and is one of the most nutritious drinks around. This water is naturally sweet and very refreshing. It is considered a very effective re-hydration drink.
The Benefits of Coconut Water
include being a very effective electrolyte replacement as this water is very similar to our blood.
Noni Juice - approx. 40 mg. of potassium per ounce Noni has been an essential part of traditional Polynesian medicine and is known for helping numerous ailments. Noni juice comes with super antioxidant properties and has a high vitamin C content. Some of Noni's other properties include being anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic.
Potassium in Foods should be Enough
A person who eats a well balanced diet that includes fresh meats, fish, dairy, fruits, nuts, and vegetables should have not problem reaching the recommended intake for potassium each day.Staying away from processed foods, fast foods, diuretics, and high sodium foods is another way to ensure an adequate level of potassium in your system. Drinking a glass of coconut water may be one of the easiest and tastiest supplemental sources of potassium to try.
Potassium Supplements
If you choose to supplement with potassium, choose an organic form of potassium as organic forms of supplements usually perform the best in your body.Organic Potassium - includes gluconate, orotate, fumarate, and citrate. Inorganic Potassium - includes sulfate, chloride, oxide, and carbonate.
Most potassium supplements are around 99 mg. per dose and this helps to prevent an overdose of potassium. If you have Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Addison's Disease, Stomach Problems like Ulcers, a Chronic Condition, take Medications, or Pregnant you should always consult a doctor before supplementing with this mineral.
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