- Potassium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods and is necessary for the normal function of your pet's heart, muscles, and nerves.
- Potassium bicarbonate maybe of benefit in providing a natural solution or prevent low potassium (hypokalemia).
- Hypokalemia (low potassium levels) is a condition commonly occurring issue for renal conditions or older pets - low potassium levels.
- Note: Magnesium deficiency is also associated with low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia).
All solutions are 100% natural, plant-based formulas for all species and ages.
MINERAL Pure Potassium BiCarbonate powder 100mg Satchel
* Elemental potassium per gram of potassium bicarb, 1/2 tsp will give you 1000mg elemental potassium.
Health Info
Potassium (mineral) supplement and a electrolyte.
Potassium Chloride will also help to raise the cell levels of potassium faster than potassium bicarbonate. This seems to make sense given their relative effects on electrolyte balance and blood pressure and pH.
Chloride helps maintain the proper acid/alkali balance in the body. Chloride is also necessary for the production of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach which helps in the digestion of protein. In general, the chloride requirement is 1.5 times the sodium requirement. This is because most of the sodium and chloride come from salt, and by weight, salt provides 1.5 times more chloride than sodium.
However, for "Renal Failure" Cat or Dog
- Hypokalemia (low potassium levels) is a condition commonly occurring issue for renal conditions or older pets - low potassium levels.
- Magnesium deficiency is also associated with low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia).
~ Potassium Bicarbonate - is alkalizing‖ it helps to prevent calcium loss that can be caused by a functional potassium deficiency which are both desirable for most people – particularly given modern diets. Potassium bicarbonate is also the form most similar to what you get from eating vegetables. However potassium bicarbonate will tend to lower blood pressure. But often High Blood pressure is seen, and therefore potassium is also needed to correct this.
Bicarbonates are also electrolytes.
FOR YOU PETS
For prevention or the solution to “Low Potassium” minerals in body.
(i.e. commonly occurring issue for renal conditions or older pets - low potassium levels).
Dissolve : 1/4 (1/2 teaspoon larger pets) in approx.1/4 cup of water.
FELINE: Once diluted add a one (1) teaspoon in meals once a day for 1 week then stop.
CANINE Once diluted add one (1) tablespoon for to each meal for 1 week then stop.
If needing to continue to do until symptoms improve, then can reduce to three times a week in meals.
* Elemental potassium per gram of potassium bicarb, 1/2 tsp will give you 1000mg elemental potassium.
OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS
Preserving Bone and Muscle
A diet that is low in fruits and vegetables and higher in grains and protein can contribute to bone and muscle loss, especially in people older than 50. One study showed that a supplement of potassium bicarbonate could help slow down the loss of calcium and other nutrients that support good bone health and prevent damage.
Kidney Stones
Some preliminary studies show that supplements of potassium bicarbonate and potassium citrate may help in dissolving certain types of kidney stones. However, note that there are currently no large studies confirming this effect—using potassium bicarbonate to treat kidney stones is not done on a regular basis.
Stroke
Some studies have shown that a diet that provides enough potassium may help lower the risk of having a stroke. In one study on women over the age of 50, the risk of stroke, ischemic stroke, and even the risk of death was lowered for those with the highest levels of potassium intake through diet.
One study performed on men over the age of 40 showed similar results. Men who had diets containing high levels of magnesium, potassium, and calcium had a lowered risk of stroke. Supplementing with potassium may also have the same effect—however, there is currently not much solid evidence to support this claim
