Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet

Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet Hello all - I have been following a modified keto diet for the better part of the last year. It's not as strict as "pure" keto, but is generally a 60% fat, 10% or less carbs, and whatever is left over for protein. I have been taking some electrolyte drinks (no sugar) to help offset the fact that we are taking in less potassium through vegetables and such. I saw a drink that looked good, which has 1000 mg. of potassium citrate. Is that safe to take? I've heard that you have to be careful not to take too much potassium, but since I'm on the low side through eating like this (my blood tests show I'm fine, but I do feel more palpitations at times) I thought this was a good idea. Anyone know anything about this? ~ Barb https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198923#msg-198923 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:51:46 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,199043#msg-199043 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,199043#msg-199043 californiagal AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:55:03 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198942#msg-198942 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198942#msg-198942 It was on this site that I learned about Dr. Natale, and I'm so grateful for that. I ended up needing a LAA isolation
About 6 months later, I went into Flutter just as my Acupuncturist put a needle into my left shoulder area (vagal nerve, I assume). Ablation #2 with Dr Natale in June 2014. QUIET ever since.]]> tobherd AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:40:04 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198941#msg-198941 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198941#msg-198941 susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:43:24 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198940#msg-198940 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198940#msg-198940 Inflammation is very low. Blood sugar is good. But needing to take an electrolyte drink daily seems to be necessary when following a modified keto plan, like I have been doing. It sounds like the 1000mg of potassium is fine then, as long as no kidney issues. Do I have that right? ~ Barb

P.S. I haven't had Afib for over 11 years, thanks to 2 ablations by Dr. Natale, and later, a Watchman implant.]]> tobherd AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:36:59 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198938#msg-198938 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198938#msg-198938

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GeorgeN
I would spread it out, if possible. By the way, there is about 39 mg potassium in 1 mEq potassium

Thanks... I was wondering that but hadn't taken the time to google yet. so aprox 1600 mg a day is what I take. hmmm.. do you test your levels from time to time?]]> bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:12:07 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198936#msg-198936 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198936#msg-198936

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I would spread it out, if possible. By the way, there is about 39 mg potassium in 1 mEq potassium

I need to;Rx) 20 mEq VID. Each capsule is 770mg potassium.

I was once referred to a nutritionist who put me on a similar diet. Be careful with 10% carbs. I developed so many afib episodes that the ER doctor told me to increase my carbs. I counted onions, carrots as part of my carbs so I really didn’t consume much carbs.

Having so much fat in your diet, I recommend the Berkeley Heart labs. They check the size, detailed cholesterol testing and how sticky your particles are.
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They can estimate your heart age as well]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:28:10 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198935#msg-198935 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198935#msg-198935

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My kidney function was fine until recently, when my ALT and AST were a bit higher, but that is likely due to my starting a statin drug within the past month or so....

FWIW, .... ALT and AST are measures of liver function, not kidney function.

After just a cursory review of a couple of slightly questionable sites on the subject, it sounds like adding a glass of low-sodium V8 juice or two a day might be a good idea when leaning keto.]]> NBeener AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:54:56 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198932#msg-198932 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198932#msg-198932 GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:37:30 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198929#msg-198929 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198929#msg-198929 bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:16:21 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198927#msg-198927 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198927#msg-198927

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tobherd
My concern is whether the amount of potassium citrate is acceptable or not.

Hugging is correct about kidney function. I don't know whether it is right for you, but I've consumed 2 tsp/day of potassium citrate for years. This is about 4 grams (4000 mg) of potassium. I dissolve it in a liter of water and consume over the day. This is my version of timed release. Assuming good kidneys, a bolus (large quantity) of potassium will be quickly excreted by the kidneys, hence my "timed release."]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:21:35 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198926#msg-198926 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198926#msg-198926
My concern is whether the amount of potassium citrate is acceptable or not.]]> tobherd AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:01:32 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198925#msg-198925 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198925#msg-198925

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60% fat, 10% or less fat, and whatever is left over for protein.

Should one of those have been carbohydrates?]]> NBeener AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:49:16 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198924#msg-198924 Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198924#msg-198924 Hugging AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:33:52 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198923#msg-198923 Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198923,198923#msg-198923
Anyone know anything about this? ~ Barb]]> tobherd AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:43:12 +0000