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From: hsf@hlexa.UUCP (Henry Friedman)
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Subject: Re: question about potassium supplements
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Date: Fri, 28-Feb-86 17:47:56 EST
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>.... 
> Given this, is this form of supplement of any value, assuming
> that a person has a known deficiency?  It seems like the
> supplement is such a small percentage of the need that
> it is not worth it.

When potassium supplements are prescribed (versus over-the-counter),
as when taking diuretics, they come in dosages of from about 500
to 2000 mg (5 to 20 mil eq, I believe). The strongest, K-LOR, is
given in powdered form and is taken mixed with liquids. Others, such
as SLO-K are in time-release form to reduce irritation. K-TABS,
1000 mg, come in a patented film-pack caplet to control the time-release.

(I'm a patient, not a physician)
--Henry Friedman