Lou
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I am not sure if this is true...? I wouldn't think that one overdose of potassium would be that damaging, though it does concern me when I hear about people taking 1500-2000 mg/day for weeks at a time or longer. I personally would never take that much.
Hi Dreambirdie,
Quite understand people wishing to be extra careful with K. On the other hand I've read average adult gets about 2500 mg K daily with diet and that some think(Linus Pauling Institute, for one) much higher(4700mgs) is optimal.
Regarding that bad experience of yours with taking K at bedtime think I remember perscription K coming with the warning not to lay down for at least 30 minutes after taking the mineral. Don't know if that applies to regular supplements as well, and not likely the cause of your symptoms, just another piece of the puzzle.