I think that U-curve is narrower with potassium than with iodine, calcium, or fluoride. The consequence of severe hyperkalemia is cardiac arrest so it’s quite serious. Most people would have to consume a lot of potassium to get to that point but certain subgroups—people with kidney failure for example—would be susceptible.
And many patients don’t listen or they make mistakes. In an opt-in system that is considered their responsibility, but in an opt-out system like you’re proposing, bad outcome will be blamed on the potassium fortification program. Not politically viable
I think that U-curve is narrower with potassium than with iodine, calcium, or fluoride. The consequence of severe hyperkalemia is cardiac arrest so it’s quite serious. Most people would have to consume a lot of potassium to get to that point but certain subgroups—people with kidney failure for example—would be susceptible.
Definitely an assumption of mine: but those with kidney issues would already have to be educated on what foods/​minerals to avoid I had imagined.
Would you happen to know any other subgroups?
And many patients don’t listen or they make mistakes. In an opt-in system that is considered their responsibility, but in an opt-out system like you’re proposing, bad outcome will be blamed on the potassium fortification program. Not politically viable
I see, appreciate the responses