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Instead of gobbling multi-gram doses of KCl, why not take a little time to think about it between whatever else you're doing ?

What do I mean about "thinking" ??

How about first investigate, and then open a discussion on the quantity of potassium in urine, what is the normal range before it is considered hyperkalemia ? By the way, K stands for Kalium.

Back to the deal. You suggest one can gobble multi gram amounts and that may be true, but perhaps it is better to do a little math, consider daily average voided urine volume, and the concentration of K in it and get a total, then "think" what it means. How much does the body "lose" via the urine on a daily basis ? Next, look at daily average fecal K content and calculate how much on average needs to be replaced. I did the math, and it is far less than the daily recommended amount.

Consider perhaps when ingesting 4 grams of KCl, what is the body's ability to assimilate it ? If one is ingesting more than the body can assimilate, it will be voided via kidney, but in that case it represents an instance of added and likely unnecessary renal stress. I therefore suggest smaller amounts on a more frequent basis.

I suggest people need to ascertain the status of their renal function prior to overloading the body with any electrolyte. What is the potential for burning out the nephrons and putting ones self to need to do dialysis twice a week ? That would be a tragedy if one's initial intent was to get healthier by ingesting more potassium.

Good luck on your forum