You should not be taking a potassium supplement unless your doctor says you should. People on diuretic treatments, often lose potassium so then a supplement is usually given on RX depending on the blood work.
Some forms of renal tubular acidosis also deplete potassium, but one other form actually retains potassium.
People with chronic diarrhea, will lose potassium that way.
But if you take potassium on your own, you could have it build up in your system, and that would affect the heart.
It is not difficult to get potassium from food. Supplements are basically a waste. If you need potassium, your doctor should order and supervise it.
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