Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 It is all true, except for the availability. It is everywhere. People sometimes use potassium chloride tabs to commit suicide. Need to swallow about 6000mg (60tabs) to do that question on potassium I had low potassium a few years ago, caused by being a very physically active person, and not drinking enough water. This gave me big spasms in my legs. Didn't hurt at all, but the " dancing legs " were kind of embarassing! Increased my water intake and added potassium-rich foods to my diet. Problem went away in three days. I have a little handbook that lists the natural food source for each vitamin/mineral. In the potassium section, it says that one should never take potassium supplements, unless under strict supervision of an MD. The book acknowledges that severe potassium depletion could result in shock, heart stoppage, stroke, death, etc., but explains that is a slow process. It says that potassium EXCESS could lead to swift and sudden death, with no warning signs, and thus advised only seeking extra potassium from food, and not taking supplements for it. The book also says you will not find a legal commercial source for potassium, and that is why. It's too dangerous. Yet I have seen potassium supplements discussed on this list, so I gather people are using it? And are able to buy it? Am interested in what experience/information others have, that is different from mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 Oooowowwww That's scary!! We, (DH and I) take 99mg. daily. He has restless leg syndrome, and Potassium seems to help with that. ~~~ Kymarose (who reads daily.. posts seldom) question on potassium I had low potassium a few years ago, caused by being a very physically active person, and not drinking enough water. This gave me big spasms in my legs. Didn't hurt at all, but the " dancing legs " were kind of embarassing! Increased my water intake and added potassium-rich foods to my diet. Problem went away in three days. I have a little handbook that lists the natural food source for each vitamin/mineral. In the potassium section, it says that one should never take potassium supplements, unless under strict supervision of an MD. The book acknowledges that severe potassium depletion could result in shock, heart stoppage, stroke, death, etc., but explains that is a slow process. It says that potassium EXCESS could lead to swift and sudden death, with no warning signs, and thus advised only seeking extra potassium from food, and not taking supplements for it. The book also says you will not find a legal commercial source for potassium, and that is why. It's too dangerous. Yet I have seen potassium supplements discussed on this list, so I gather people are using it? And are able to buy it? Am interested in what experience/information others have, that is different from mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 Would you mind giving us the name of your handbook? I'd love to have a list like that. > > I have a little handbook that lists the natural food source for each vitamin/mineral. In the potassium section, it says that one should never take potassium supplements, unless under strict supervision of an MD. The book acknowledges that severe potassium depletion could result in shock, heart stoppage, stroke, death, etc., but explains that is a slow process. It says that potassium EXCESS could lead to swift and sudden death, with no warning signs, and thus advised only seeking extra potassium from food, and not taking supplements for it. The book also says you will not find a legal commercial source for potassium, and that is why. It's too dangerous. > > Yet I have seen potassium supplements discussed on this list, so I gather people are using it? And are able to buy it? Am interested in what experience/information others have, that is different from mine. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 I doubt that 99 mg is going to be a problem - the Eades recommend it and I took it for awhile. Better to get it in food but we don't always do that. My DH has RLS too - when does your husband take the potassium? Just before bed? ann question on potassium I had low potassium a few years ago, caused by being a very physically active person, and not drinking enough water. This gave me big spasms in my legs. Didn't hurt at all, but the " dancing legs " were kind of embarassing! Increased my water intake and added potassium-rich foods to my diet. Problem went away in three days. I have a little handbook that lists the natural food source for each vitamin/mineral. In the potassium section, it says that one should never take potassium supplements, unless under strict supervision of an MD. The book acknowledges that severe potassium depletion could result in shock, heart stoppage, stroke, death, etc., but explains that is a slow process. It says that potassium EXCESS could lead to swift and sudden death, with no warning signs, and thus advised only seeking extra potassium from food, and not taking supplements for it. The book also says you will not find a legal commercial source for potassium, and that is why. It's too dangerous. Yet I have seen potassium supplements discussed on this list, so I gather people are using it? And are able to buy it? Am interested in what experience/information others have, that is different from mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 I've responded twice to this listing a number of foods that are either acceptable or highly beneficial for Os which are high in potassium (and I mean HIGH!). Go to the web page for this group () and do a search in the message area for " Axel potassium " and I'm sure you will see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2001 Report Share Posted December 16, 2001 , thanks for the clarification, very interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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