Pure Encapsulations Potassium Magnesium (Citrate), 180 Capsules

Good product

Potassium and magnesium provide wide range support for numerous physiological functions, including nerve function, nutrient metabolism, bone health, muscle function and cardiovascular health. Magnesium also plays an important role in facilitating potassium utilization, helping to provide optimal support from this important combination. What Is The Source? NOT SOY!!!! Magnesium and potassium are from the lime of rock. Aspartate is synthetic. Citrate is derived from corn dextrose fermentation. Vitamin C (Ascorbyl palmitate) is derived from corn dextrose fermentation and palm oil. Hypo-allergenic plant fiber is derived from pine cellulose. Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions? Magnesium should be taken separately from bisphosphonate medications. Individuals taking ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers or potassium sparing diuretics may require monitoring of potassium levels. Magnesium may also be contraindicated with certain antibiotics. Consult your physician for more information. potassium (citrate)........................................................................140 mg magnesium (citrate)........................................................................ 70 mg vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate).....................................................11 mg other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water) I really love this Potassium Magnesium Citrate. You really need to take Potassium and magnesium together. The citrate form is the most absorbable form as well, Potassium and magnesium work together for bones, nerves, and millions of other functions in the body. I started taking this when I knew I was having a total hip replacement, because I knew that meant growing and healing bone. I didn't realize how it would make me feel....it helps make me feel more calm than I did before. Also it was great to find out that "In one 15-year study involving 4,637 young adults, higher intakes of magnesium were associated with healthy cardiovascular function and glucose utilization. Magnesium and potassium also play important roles in muscle function, mood and cranial vessel comfort"* This is one of the very few products I can find that are soy free. I am VERY allergic to soy, so that means any stearates are out too! those are just a derivative of soy! This doesn't have either! The capsules are made from Southern Pine, grown in the US. The pine is pesticide free. The hypo-allergenic plant fiber Pure Encapsulations uses is a pharmaceutical grade alpha cellulose derived from purified specialty grades of wood pulp from Southern pine. Due to the nature of the raw material (wood pulp) and the manufacturing process, it does not contain alcohol, grain, corn, corn starch, sulfa, sulfites, animal products or gluten. In addition, it is free of pesiticides and heavy metals. There are no known allergens in this plant fiber. All ingredients in Pure Encapsulations products are non-GMO. High risk ingredients have been tested for the presence of genetically modified material. Comprehensive Allergen SOP in place to prevent cross-contamination. Pure Encapsulations does not add coatings, binders, fillers, excipients, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners or colors. Pure Encapsulations does not use magnesium stearate in any of their products. All two-piece capsules are hypoallergenic and vegetarian. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

I came across Pure Encapsulations potassium citrate because I was trying to find a supplement with that ingredient with decent reviews. My search initially started because I was looking for something to help with my kidney stones, and I thought having magnesium included was great so I'd also be able to use it to keep electrolytes in my body during strenuous outdoor work on a hot day but without the high sodium and high calcium that electrolyte supplements like 'Salt Sticks' have. (I'm not bashing on Salt Sticks; they are great and I use them but I want to avoid calcium supplements because of my kidney stones.) Magnesium with citrate is supposedly also good decreasing calcium oxalate stones in the kidneys, but it has to be taken around the same time high-oxalate foods are consumed, so I'm no longer taking them just in the hopes of clearing my kidney stones, but I've been taking these and trying to avoid bad eating habits like chugging energy drinks every day or living off of ramen noodles so I haven't had a kidney stone problem in a while. I had later learned that magnesium in the citrate form isn't absorbed as well as some other forms of magnesium supplements, but it seems to be enough that when I take metformin that I do not experience painful leg cramps in the middle of the night. With 1000mg of Metformin ER, I take two of these at night and I don't experience cramps. Another thing I liked about these is that they come in capsules; I organize my medication in containers for the whole month and the previous magnesium supplement that was in tablet form would get humid or oxidize or something. Pure Encapsulations has theirs in a capsule so that keeps it sealed enough to avoid going bad. The price may be on the high end, but you get two supplements (posassium and magnesium) and they're in citrate form along with being in capsules to preserve them longer. I'm sticking to these since I have had good experiences with them!

Needed potassium. Seems to work

working great

Very good product, item was shipped quickly at a good price

This stuff is magic!!! I took my first pill last night with dinner! I only got up once through the night (usually it’s 3-5 times) to pee, and no cramps in my calves and feet. None, not one little twinge. I was waking up screaming in agony, not last night. If it works this well after one pill, I’m a believer! Thank you for making a product that works. I take another mag supplement as well, but this combination is just right. I have read the other reviews, the bottle is too big, the ratios are too small. Apparently the ratios are just right and I can always put it in a different bottle. People also do not realize that they get these nutrients through a daily diet, some may just need that little bit more. This is worth every penny to me. Your mileage may vary.

It's fine.