NOW Foods Potassium Citrate 99 mg Veg Capsules Review

Potassium Citrate 99 mg Veg Capsules from NOW Foods, sold as a bottle of 180 veg capsules for $14.99 with 180 servings. The product is labeled Essential Mineral and sits in the Minerals and Potassium categories. Listed benefits are support for electrolyte balance and normal pH, and proper muscular contraction. The page states that potassium is an essential mineral widely found in fruits and vegetables, is critical for normal whole-body and cellular fluid levels, and helps maintain acid-base balance. It also says potassium supports muscle contraction, healthy heart function, and nerve impulse transmission. The page describes potassium citrate as a well absorbed and highly bioavailable form of potassium. Each capsule supplies 99 mg of potassium from 310 mg of potassium citrate, which is 2% of the daily value. Suggested use is 1 capsule 1 to 5 times daily, preferably with food, stored in a cool, dry place after opening. The label cautions that it is for adults only and that people who are pregnant or nursing, take medications affecting kidney function or blood potassium, or have heart, kidney or diabetes conditions should consult a physician. The product is listed as Kosher, Intertek GMP certified, Vegan and Halal. The page notes that natural color variation may occur and that the company has been family owned since 1968.