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There is a home test kit that uses a spot of blood so you can check it often.
Any idea who makes this home test kit? Googling hasn't turned up anything for me here...Thanks, Ema
Hi Ema,
Where is here? Above post names one on the internet that can be ordered. It uses saliva which matches blood.
In July my serum potassium measured 3.7 (ref 3.5-5.2), and in August my urine potassium measured 65 (ref 22-82). I was not supplementing.
I am about to add the active B12s to my protocol. I have potassium on hand.
Is there a baseline amount of potassium I probably need even before adding the B12s?
Madie
Cardy c-131 potassium meter
Would this be of any use?
Has anyone used this (or any other potassium meter)? I'm wondering how long the sensor lasts (I notice you can buy replacement sensors).
Also, are readings expected to be higher/lower at certain times of day? Eg when you first wake up?