Supplements with a U-shaped benefit/​harm curve like that and different effects in different subgroups aren’t appropriate for universal supplementation.
Is this a like a medical rule of thumb?
I’d just imagine that all the other commonly fortified minerals and vitamins are u-shaped in outcomes. Calcium, iodine causing hyperthyroidism. It’d just depend on the risks.
I did already glance at how likely potassium would harm others and you might find the current information interesting:
The studies suggest that so far it seems quite safe. However there could be a mild (1-2) point increase in blood pressure at the low doses for people who aren’t hypertensive, which shouldn’t impose much risk.
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
Is this a like a medical rule of thumb?
I’d just imagine that all the other commonly fortified minerals and vitamins are u-shaped in outcomes. Calcium, iodine causing hyperthyroidism. It’d just depend on the risks.
I did already glance at how likely potassium would harm others and you might find the current information interesting:
https://​​examine.com/​​supplements/​​potassium/​​#what-are-potassiums-main-drawbacks
The studies suggest that so far it seems quite safe. However there could be a mild (1-2) point increase in blood pressure at the low doses for people who aren’t hypertensive, which shouldn’t impose much risk.
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