Tachy Matt Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 How would you recommend supplementing potassium to your diet? I know that you have to careful if you receive too much potassium, but I assume a little extra won't hurt. I have heard coconut is a good source but was wondering if there is like a powder I could add to water in order to increase my levels. What do you do, and what works best for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Eat a banana? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachy Matt Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I used to eat bananas but then my gastroenterologist advised against it. I bought some coconut water yesterday and might try incorporating that into my daily routine, but that could get expensive constantly buying that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelloz Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Potatoes are higher in potassium than bananas. I eat those and it has helped raise my potassium level which is often too low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I think you'd be surprised at what fruits and veg have as much or more potassium as a banana. Like angelloz said, a medium red potato has more potassium than a banana if you eat the skin. Here's some food info: http://www.m.webmd.com/food-recipes/tc/high-potassium-foods-topic-overview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaitlyn Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Check out Mestrength on Amazon if you want a powder to add to water. It's a rehydration drink - it has potassium in it. Pretty tasty also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvie33 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I would first suggest you get your potassium level checked. Mine was low, and I was prescribed potassium. My level is fine now, and I've stopped taking them. If your levels are good, why worry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Yes, I agree with Sylvie. Generally it is safe to eat foods that are naturally high in potassium, like bananas + mushrooms. But I wouldn't take a pill or use a powder to supplement potassium without speaking with your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amalia01 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Tachy matt, If you are still considering the coconut water powder, Navitas Naturals is a good brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellaluna Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 aPPendix 12. SELECTED FOOD SOURCES RANKED BY AMOUNTS OF POTASSIUM AND CALORIES PER STANDARD FOOD PORTION food standard portion size calories in standard portiona Potassium in standard portion (mg)a Potato, baked, esh and skin 1 small potato 128 738 Prune juice, canned 1 cup 182 707 Carrot juice, canned 1 cup 94 689 Tomato paste 1⁄4 cup 54 664 Beet greens, cooked 1⁄2 cup 19 654 White beans, canned 1⁄2 cup 149 595 Tomato juice, canned 1 cup 41 556 Plain yogurt, nonfat or lowfat 8 ounces 127–143 531–579 Tomato puree 1⁄2 cup 48 549 Sweet potato, baked in skin 1 medium 103 542 Clams, canned 3 ounces 126 534 Orange juice, fresh 1 cup 112 496 Halibut, cooked 3 ounces 119 490 Soybeans, green, cooked 1⁄2 cup 127 485 Tuna, yellow n, cooked 3 ounces 118 484 Lima beans, cooked 1⁄2 cup 108 478 Soybeans, mature, cooked 1⁄2 cup 149 443 Rock sh, Paci c, cooked 3 ounces 103 442 Cod, Paci c, cooked 3 ounces 89 439 Evaporated milk, nonfat 1⁄2 cup 100 425 Low-fat (1%) or reduced fat (2%) chocolate milk 1 cup 158–190 422–425 Bananas 1 medium 105 422 Spinach, cooked 1⁄2 cup 21–25 370–419 Tomato sauce 1⁄2 cup 29 405 Peaches, dried, uncooked 1⁄4 cup 96 398 Prunes, stewed 1⁄2 cup 133 398 Skim milk (nonfat) 1 cup 83 382 Rainbow trout, cooked 3 ounces 128 381 Apricots, dried, uncooked 1⁄4 cup 78 378 Pinto beans, cooked 1⁄2 cup 122 373 Pork loin, center rib, lean, roasted 3 ounces 190 371 Low-fat milk or buttermilk (1%) 1 cup 98–102 366–370 Lentils, cooked 1⁄2 cup 115 365 Plantains, cooked 1⁄2 cup 89 358 Kidney beans, cooked 1⁄2 cup 112 358 a. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. 2009. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22. Available at: http://www.ars.usda.gov/ba/bhnrc/ndl. sorry I know this is huge but useful chart from US dept of Ag. I tend to stick to bananas often because convenient to grab in AM (portable breakfast/snack) and pick other foods here and there. I also like whole foods vs. supplements as others have said. I agree with others who have said be careful of too much of a good thing--potassium overload can affect heart. When my Potassium was low in ER, they suggested banana as an easy quick fix though gave me a pill because I was in ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellaluna Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 If you don't mind explaining...why did gastrent. say avoid bananas? I also see a gastro. for a non-POTS related issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 I always got terrible indigestion from bananas and eventually started to have mild mast cell reactions too. Interestingly, if I have some banana in a smoothie with other fruit or if I have cooked banana, such as in baked goods, it doesn't bother me. Recently, I read somewhere (sorry, I can't find the source now) that the natural enzymes in bananas change as they ripen and that less ripe bananas can often upset a stomach but ripe and just starting to get brown spots are much less likely to cause the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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