{"product_id":"now-potassium-citrate-99mg","title":"NOW Potassium Citrate 99mg, 180 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNOW Potassium Citrate Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW Potassium Citrate 99mg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-absorption potassium supplement using the citrate form — better absorbed than potassium chloride or potassium oxide. Each capsule provides 99 mg of elemental potassium, the standard amount used in most potassium supplements. 180 capsules per bottle. Vegan, vegetarian, and made to NOW's quality standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99 mg as potassium citrate (the well-absorbed form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsules per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegan, vegetarian, gluten-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest taken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith food, as directed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho NOW Potassium Citrate Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive people and athletes who lose potassium through sweat and want to replace it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople on low-sodium diets, who often need more potassium to balance electrolytes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults eating limited fruits and vegetables who want a basic daily potassium top-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who get muscle cramps and want to support electrolyte balance alongside magnesium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople wanting the well-absorbed citrate form rather than basic potassium chloride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have kidney disease, take blood pressure medications (especially ACE inhibitors or potassium-sparing diuretics), or have any heart condition, talk to your healthcare practitioner before supplementing with potassium. Excess potassium can be dangerous in these situations. Most healthy adults get enough potassium from fruits, vegetables, and dairy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOW Potassium Citrate is a daily potassium supplement that supports electrolyte balance, muscle function, and normal nerve function. It uses potassium citrate, a well-absorbed form of potassium commonly used in mineral supplements. The vegan-friendly capsules offer a straightforward way to add potassium to an everyday mineral routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow NOW Potassium Citrate Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePotassium Citrate vs Potassium Chloride\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium Citrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-absorbed form, gentler on the stomach. Most-recommended supplemental form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium Chloride:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often used in salt substitutes. Less commonly used as a standalone supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePotassium Citrate vs Potassium-Rich Foods\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium Citrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convenient 99 mg per capsule top-up.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium-Rich Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e One banana has about 422 mg potassium, a baked potato about 925 mg. Food is the most effective way to get the 3,400 mg daily requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Potassium Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium is one of the body's main electrolyte minerals. It works with sodium, magnesium, and calcium to maintain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluid balance\u003c\/strong\u003e inside and outside cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNerve function\u003c\/strong\u003e — every nerve signal involves potassium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle function\u003c\/strong\u003e — including the heart muscle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcid-base balance\u003c\/strong\u003e in the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Health Canada recommended daily intake is 3,400 mg for adult men and 2,600 mg for adult women — most of which should come from food (fruits, vegetables, dairy, beans). Supplements can fill small gaps but shouldn't replace dietary potassium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take as directed on the label, with food, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you have kidney disease, take blood pressure or heart medications (especially ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or potassium-sparing diuretics), have a heart condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take any medication.\u003c\/strong\u003e Excess potassium can be harmful in these situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is potassium only 99 mg per capsule?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCanadian regulations cap most potassium supplements at 99 mg per capsule because excess potassium can be harmful for some people (especially with kidney or heart conditions). The daily requirement of 3,400 mg should come primarily from food.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs potassium citrate better than other forms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotassium citrate is one of the best-absorbed forms and gentler on the stomach than chloride or sulfate forms. Most healthcare practitioners recommend citrate when supplementing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan I take potassium with magnesium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes — these two electrolytes work closely together. Many people take them together for muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular support.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWill it help with muscle cramps?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMuscle cramps have several possible causes — magnesium deficiency, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance. Potassium plays a role, but magnesium is often the bigger factor. Many people benefit from supporting both.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWho shouldn't take potassium supplements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePeople with kidney disease, on certain blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors, ARBs, potassium-sparing diuretics), or with heart conditions. Always check with your healthcare practitioner first.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — works closely with potassium for muscle and nerve function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eElectrolyte Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — complete electrolyte mixes for active people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/calcium\"\u003eCalcium Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — works with potassium for electrolyte balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/multivitamins\"\u003eMultivitamins\u003c\/a\u003e — daily nutritional foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💡 Subscribe \u0026amp; save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Similar Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/potassium\"\u003ePotassium Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — Compare potassium products from different brands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eElectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e — Complete electrolyte formulas for athletes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/minerals\"\u003eMinerals\u003c\/a\u003e — Browse all mineral supplements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e — Often paired with potassium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Vitamart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. 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