Potassium Citrate

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Bioavailable potassium form that also alkalises urine

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What it is

Potassium Citrate is a salt made by combining potassium with citric acid. It is a bioavailable form of the mineral, meaning the body can easily absorb and use it. It also works to alkalise the urine, which means it increases the pH level to make the urine less acidic.

Why it's used

This ingredient is primarily used to ensure the body has enough potassium for healthy nerve and muscle function. Because it reduces acidity in the urine, it is often used to help prevent certain types of kidney stones from forming.

How it's made

To create this supplement, manufacturers combine potassium hydroxide with citric acid in a controlled chemical reaction. This process results in a powder that is then dried and milled into a fine consistency. This powder is then either filled into capsules or pressed into tablets for sale.

What it typically costs

The cost of this supplement is generally mid-range. This is because the raw materials are relatively easy to source, but the process of ensuring the powder remains stable and does not clump requires specific manufacturing standards.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
bone health60 to 90 mmol per dayemerging
reducing stone formation rates in patients with hypocitraturia15 mEq with breakfast and 30 mEq with dinnerestablished
treatment of cystine stones15 to 30 mEq with breakfast and dinnerestablished
increasing potassium intake50 to 100 mmol per daylimited
  1. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfessional (Other)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3151585 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8845348 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6181280 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Potassium Citrate?

Bioavailable potassium form that also alkalises urine

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Potassium Citrate?

We rank Potassium Citrate by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Potassium Citrate prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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