{"product_id":"mbi-nutraceuticals-biok-potassium-99mg-90-tablets","title":"MBi Nutraceuticals Bio-K Potassium 99mg 90 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMBi Nutraceuticals Bio-K Potassium 99mg 90 Count\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the potassium you need to treat the symptoms of deficiency, to counteract glucose intolerance, and to treat muscle weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTHERAPEUTIC USES OF POTASSIUM:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo treat the symptoms of hypokalemia (a deficiency of potassium in the blood).\u003cbr\u003eTo control and prevent hypertension.\u003cbr\u003eTo counteract glucose intolerance.\u003cbr\u003eTo protect against stroke.\u003cbr\u003eTo maintain normal heart beat.\u003cbr\u003eTo aid in muscle weakness and cramps.\u003cbr\u003eTo help with the symptoms of diabetes mellitius\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecent studies have provided strong evidence that potassium may have an anti-hypertensive function. A meta analysis of 33 randomized controlled clinical trials with about 2,600 participants demonstrated that potassium supplementation was associated with a significant reduction in mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The mechanisms behind the blood pressure-lowering effects of potassium include effects on natriuresis, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, direct vasodilatory functions, baroreflex sensitivity, and catecholaminergic functions as well as an improvement of glucose tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther studies suggest that there may be a role for potassium together with glucose and insulin in the reduction of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) mortality. Glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) treatment was shown to decrease AMI mortality by itself or in combination with thrombolytic therapy, revascularization procedures, or both. A possible mechanism of GIK action is decrease of circulating levels of free fatty acids (FFA) and myocardial uptake of FFA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudies have revealed that the elderly are at high risk for hypokalemia. The aging process alters normal renal function, leading to an inhibition of normal potassium excretion. In this setting of impaired renal function, several drugs which are commonly prescribed to the elderly (high blood pressure medicines and diuretics) can further alter the kidney's ability to excrete potassium, leading to hypokalemia and potentially life-threatening situation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.ah-static.com\/nutritionalpanels\/mbinutraceuticals\/bio-k.gif\" alt=\"MBi Nutraceuticals\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MBi Nutraceuticals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46856848703714,"sku":"MN-POTASS","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/8707\/1066\/files\/Bio-K__33672.1608386889.1280.1280__04400.1722687645.386.513.jpg?v=1758198366","url":"https:\/\/mhpvitamins.myshopify.com\/products\/mbi-nutraceuticals-biok-potassium-99mg-90-tablets","provider":"Mountain States Health Products Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}