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HOW TO PROPERLY MEASURE - READ HERE
In the "Supplement Facts" on the back of the package you'll notice that a serving size contains 275 milligrams of Potassium Citrate. The daily recommended dosage (RDA) of potassium is 4,700mg. This does NOT mean 4,700mg of Potassium Citrate, but potassium in it's raw form.
The amount per serving label continues saying that there is 99mg of raw potassium in a 275 milligram (mg) serving size. Doing the math, this means only 36% of actual potassium is in Potassium Citrate. You'll want to reach the RDA using the milligram amount of ACTUAL potassium.
In a TEASPOON there is around 4,260 milligrams. That means if you were to scoop a teaspoon of Potassium Citrate, you will be getting left with 1533 milligrams of potassium (36%). Having said that, your diet should consist of cruciferous vegetables so that you can take potassium into your body in a more natural way (since the vegetables have potassium in raw form along with the necessary ingredients that help them to absorb better).
Furthermore, I do not condone measuring these powder supplements with measuring spoons. What generalizations I made was a simple way of understanding the outline of how this is measured. You'll want to buy a digital milligram scale. They are not expensive and around ~$20 or less. It is wise to not overload yourself with these as it can be toxic in your body when taken too much.
For those who have issues taking 1 teaspoon or more, you may want to incorporate them slowly into your diet. Just because the RDA is 4,700mg, sometimes that doesn't mean you can take half of it without issues. In the case of these issues... eat your vegetables.
March 2019 · Health and Household · verified purchase