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Potassium Aspartate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Potassium Aspartate is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 62 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Potassium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Potassium Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Potassium Aspartate is a single active ingredient: potassium, an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle contraction, and heart rhythm. This product contains no other active ingredients.

The only inactive component listed is the powder base itself.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Potassium product and its label doesn't state a use — see Potassium's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We hold no effectiveness data for potassium aspartate in our records. Potassium is certainly vital for health, but we cannot speak to what clinical benefit this supplement is intended to provide based on the information we have on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Potassium

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Potassium from food is safe for everyone, but supplements are different. Your body has tight control over potassium levels, and high doses can be dangerous—especially if you have kidney disease, because your kidneys won't clear the excess.

Trial data shows potassium is generally well tolerated by mouth, though abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting do occur in some users. Serious side effects from high potassium levels are rare but real: irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure, heart block, and mental confusion.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, dietary potassium is fine, but supplements are a different story. The safety data rates potassium as likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though you should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a supplement—they can advise whether you actually need extra potassium given your individual situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Potassium

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Potassium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 62 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Do not take this without checking first if you're on potassium-sparing diuretics (such as spironolactone), ACE inhibitors (such as lisinopril or enalapril), or angiotensin receptor blockers (such as losartan or valsartan). All three raise your risk of dangerously high potassium.

If you take any of these or are unsure, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Potassium Aspartate is a straightforward supplement—one active ingredient, no fillers. It's generally well tolerated by mouth, but it carries real risks if you take blood pressure or heart drugs, have kidney problems, or don't know your potassium level.

Before you start, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist; they'll check whether a supplement makes sense for you and whether it's safe alongside your other medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Potassium Aspartate, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001UP18GP
Net contents 1 kg; 35.3 oz
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 252837
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
450 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
450 mg
Servings per container
2222
UPC/BARCODE
X001UP18GP
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium98 mg2%

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Free of: sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, or additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 450 mg (about 1/5 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool, dark place.

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Potassium Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size450 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container2222 Amounts shown are per serving.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
98 mg per serving Form: Potassium Aspartate

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...

Potassium monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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62Drugs
62 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Potassium Aspartate with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Potassium3 drug types · 62 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)

Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Potassium Aspartate, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
bulksupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Potassium Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Potassium Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Potassium Aspartate has a known interaction with 62 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Potassium Aspartate contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take potassium aspartate if I have kidney disease?
No—not without medical guidance. Kidney disease makes it harder for your body to clear potassium, so even normal doses of a supplement can raise your levels dangerously. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before considering it.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people get mild symptoms: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Serious effects from high potassium are rare but can include irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure, or confusion. If you notice any chest pain, unusual heartbeat, or severe weakness, stop and seek medical help.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Dietary potassium is fine during pregnancy, but supplement use is rated likely safe only—meaning the data is limited. Talk with your doctor before taking a supplement; they can tell you whether extra potassium actually makes sense for you.
Can I take this if I'm on a blood pressure drug?
Many blood pressure and heart medications don't mix well with potassium supplements. ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and potassium-sparing diuretics all raise your risk of dangerously high potassium. Check with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications before starting.
What is potassium aspartate used for?
Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle contraction, and heart rhythm. We don't have specific data on what condition this particular supplement is meant to treat, so ask your doctor or pharmacist what role it should play in your care.
Does this product have fillers or binders?
No—it's pure potassium aspartate powder with no other inactive ingredients listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium Aspartate’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Potassium Aspartate's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Potassium 12 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Gennaro A. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. 19th ed. Lippincott: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
  3. Whelton PK, He J, Cutler JA, et al. Effects of oral potassium on blood pressure. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. JAMA 1997;277:1624-32. PubMed
  4. Phillips, C. O., Kashani, A., Ko, D. K., Francis, G., and Krumholz, H. M. Adverse effects of combination angiotensin II receptor blockers plus angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for left ventricular dysfunction: a quantitative review of data from ra DOI
  5. Altieri, P. I., Herrero, C., Suero, R., and Ortiz, A. Bleeding duodenal ulcer in a patient taking slow-releasing potassium tablets. Bol.Asoc.Med P.R. 1977;69(8):276.
  6. Raf, L. E. Enteric-coated potassium chloride tablets and ulcer of the small intestine. Acta Chir Scand Suppl 1967;(374):1-87.
  7. Potassium chloride oral solution [package insert]. Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc.; 2014.
  8. Potassium chloride injection [package insert]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira Inc.; 2009.
  9. Patel RB, Tannenbaum S, Viana-Tejedor A, et al. Serum potassium levels, cardiac arrhythmias, and mortality following non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction or unstable angina: insights from MERLIN-TIMI 36. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2017 Feb;6(1):1 PubMed
  10. Malta D, Arcand J, Ravindran A, Floras V, Allard JP, Newton GE. Adequate intake of potassium does not cause hyperkalemia in hypertensive individuals taking medications that antagonize the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Oct;104(4 PubMed
  11. Keskin M, Kaya A, Tatlisu MA, et al. The effect of serum potassium level on in-hospital and long-term mortality in ST elevation myocardial infarction. Int J cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;221:505-10.
  12. Stallings VA, Harrison M, Oria M; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium, Food and Nutrition Board, Health and Medicine Division, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington (DC): National Acad

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