Potassium carbonate vs. chloride

[Yo Daddy]

I ordered a tub of Potassium Chloride and I opened it to find a tub labeled "Potassium Carbonate." I'm curious to see if there is a difference between the two (as far as edibility, absorbtion and potassium intake is concerned). I will not be taking it until I figure this out - thanks.

[Mr.X]

Basically, Potassium carbonate is prepared commercially by the electrolysis of potassium chloride.

If you ordered chloride, you should demand you get what you paid for IMO.

[Yo Daddy]

So basically Potassium Chloride is better, in quality, than carbonate? And if I have the choice to keep it, is it worth it? I mean, can I keep it and use it later?

[Mr.X]

Originally Posted by Yo Daddy

So basically Potassium Chloride is better, in quality, than carbonate? And if I have the choice to keep it, is it worth it? I mean, can I keep it and use it later?

It's not necessarily better. You can use the carbonate right now or 50/50 it with chloride when you get the right product.

I wouldn't sweat it too much, just make sure you get what you paid for.

[Yo Daddy]

As long as its usable and won't kill me. Also, what's the dosage for the carbonate vs. the chloride - will it stay the same? Thanks for the help.

[Mr.X]

Originally Posted by Yo Daddy

As long as its usable and won't kill me. Also, what's the dosage for the carbonate vs. the chloride - will it stay the same? Thanks for the help.

Same dosages are fine. You read SYL's article right? :bigsmile

[Yung Wun]

If YD called them up, they most likely would tell him its the same thing and not to worry. but just like X, i'd want to get what i paid for.

[StrappingYoungLad]

The carbonate form won't harm you but I don't know about bioavailability.It would be better to use the chloride if possible just because it's a known.Potassium citrate is even better because of bioavailability but I don't know where to get that.Bottom line,if you don't want to return it just use it at the same or perhaps a bit higher dosage.Potassium is constantly lost through sweat and urine,and I've used up to 20g a day before so it's not a problem to bump it up a bit.

[Twistdenigma]

How do you take it bro? I tried to take alot, but damn. I can't take the saltiness. I dropped a tsp in a protein shake once and almost hurled.

[StrappingYoungLad]

Originally Posted by Twistdenigma

How do you take it bro? I tried to take alot, but damn. I can't take the saltiness. I dropped a tsp in a protein shake once and almost hurled.

Try maybe a half a teaspoon in a glass of water.Yes,it's salty but once you get used to it you won't give it a second thought.Or you could try it in V8 or something else salty.You could also try a quarter teaspoon at a time.It doesn't have to be all at once.When I first started it tasted really salty.Now I don't notice it.I'd say stick with water though.It's good for you.:bigsmile
Oh yeah,make sure it's completely dissolved.