Description
BICAPS POTASSIUM Potassium Citrate 60 capsules - ForMeds
The BICAPS POTASSIUM dietary supplement provides 360 mg of potassium in the highly absorbable form of potassium citrate in 1 capsule.
What functions does potassium perform in the body?
Potassium is an essential element for the proper functioning of our body. It performs many important functions, the most important of which are:
- Regulating water and electrolyte balance: Potassium helps maintain the balance between water and electrolytes in the body, which is crucial for proper cell function.
- Blood pressure regulation: Potassium acts as a sodium and calcium antagonist, meaning it helps lower blood pressure by increasing the excretion of sodium from the body. It also influences their concentration and function in the body.
- Involvement in nerve conduction: Potassium is an important mineral for the conduction of nerve impulses because it influences the concentration of ions in nerve cells.
- Muscle support: Potassium influences muscle contraction and helps maintain their proper functioning.
- Supporting heart function: Potassium affects the heart rhythm by regulating the conduction of electrical impulses.
- Supporting kidney function: Potassium helps maintain normal kidney function by influencing sodium excretion and regulating acid-base balance.
- Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism: Potassium influences the uptake of glucose by cells and regulates blood sugar levels.
What are the symptoms of potassium deficiency?
Symptoms of potassium deficiency in the body can vary and depend on the degree and cause of the condition. Potassium deficiency is called hypokalemia and refers to a decrease in serum potassium concentration below 3.5 mmol/L.
Potassium deficiency can be caused by poor diet, excessive salt and sugar consumption, alcohol and coffee abuse, use of certain diuretics or laxatives, kidney disease, or diabetes. Potassium loss can also occur as a result of prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, excessive sweating, or burns.
Some of the symptoms of potassium deficiency include:
- muscle weakness,
- heart rhythm disturbances,
- constipation,
- lack of appetite,
- swelling of the limbs,
- muscle spasms,
- tingling of the hands, feet or face,
- increased thirst and urination.
How to replenish potassium deficiency?
Low blood potassium levels can be corrected through dietary changes or potassium supplements. To prevent or support potassium deficiency, consume foods rich in this element.
Natural sources of potassium include:
- Vegetables: parsley, lettuce, spinach, broccoli, peppers, peas, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkin.
- Fruits: bananas, melons, avocados, raisins, apricots, apples, oranges.
- Animal products: meat (especially pork), fish (e.g. salmon), unpasteurized milk and dairy products.
- Herbs: horsetail, common nettle.
- Other: nuts (especially almonds), cocoa.
It is also important to avoid factors that contribute to the loss of potassium from the body, such as excessive consumption of salt and refined sugar, or excessive alcohol and coffee.
ForMeds – Always Clean Ingredients
✅ Pure composition – the product does not contain, among others, artificial fillers, anti-caking agents and dyes.
✅ Natural, vegan capsule made of pullulan – obtained through the fermentation process.
✅ Container made using plant-based raw materials.
✅ Product suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
The package contains 60 capsules, which should be enough for 60 days of supplementation.
Net content of the package: 60 g. Net content of 1 capsule: 1,000 mg.
Ingredients
Potassium (potassium citrate), pullulan (capsule shell).
| Content of ingredients in: | 1 capsule | RWS |
|
Potassium citrate including: potassium |
1000 mg 360 mg |
18% |
RWS – Reference Intake Values (Daily).
Method of application
The recommended daily dose is 1 capsule once a day with a meal.
Attention
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- The product is intended for adults and should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical consultation.
- The product cannot be used as a substitute for a varied diet.
- Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
- We recommend a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Recommended storage conditions
Store in a dry and cool place, in a tightly closed container, out of reach of children.