Which form of potassium is best for augmenting food intake? At health food stores, I find potassium in many forms—gluconate, chloride, aspartate, chelate, etcetera—but no one can tell me if one is better assimilated or useful than another.
We need potassium for the proper functioning of many major organ systems; it is essential for the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system to operate normally. Potassium is also required for regulating fluid balance, the body’s acid-base balance, and blood pressure. In addition, considerable scientific evidence suggests that a diet providing at least 4.7 grams of potassium daily lowers the risk of stroke, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and kidney stones and that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which are among the best sources of potassium, is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
