Hi All
I have not taken a potassium supplement ever on my own in the last 35 years of dealing with this issue. As a matter of fact, the only time I have been given potassium orally over those years in hospital was in 2020.
I have once again started using a powdered supplement for athletes. I find that when I take a little bit of that powder and add it to my water that I have less bowel movements and that they are a little bit firmer but not much.
And with the supplement I took in hospital I found that bowel movements were further apart and that they were firmer because I took a tablet. I was told in hospital not to supplement and when I had my test done it was at 3.5. According to hospital that is the right rate but I know I don't feel strong and that I need the potassium.
I am not a big eater so I cannot eat my potassium. I am seriously thinking of supplementing. Can someone please suggest what the recommended dosage would be to maintain a steady level of potassium?