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Potassium
Low concern
Potassium is essential for cell function and blood pressure regulation. The Adequate Intake is 2,600 mg/day for adult women and 3,400 mg/day for adult men.
Found in
1,089 products
What it is
Essential dietary mineral; the most abundant intracellular cation.
Nutrient; electrolyte. Various potassium salts also serve as additives (acidulants, preservatives, leaveners).
Why it's flagged
- risk of hyperkalemia in CKD patients
- interaction with ACE inhibitors and potassium-sparing diuretics
What regulators actually say
"Potassium, the most abundant intracellular cation, is an essential nutrient that is naturally present in many foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Daily Value 4,700 mg; potassium chloride and various salts GRAS.
European Union — EFSA
Established intake reference value of 3,500 mg/day for adults.
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