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Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nutricost

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Powder Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored is a dietary supplement by Nutricost with 2 active ingredients. 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored by Nutricost

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Sep 3, 2026

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This powder contains 2 active ingredients: potassium and potassium beta-hydroxybutyrate. Each dose delivers 9 grams of the blend.

The inactive ingredients are calcium silicate and silicon dioxide, which help keep the powder from clumping.

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 don't have effectiveness data on file for either ingredient in this product.

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 fine, but supplements can raise your blood level dangerously — especially if you have kidney disease. The most common side effects from oral potassium are mild: belly pain, burping, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting.

Serious side effects are rare but real: very high potassium can cause irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure, heart block, and mental confusion. During pregnancy, dietary potassium is appropriate, but use supplements only under medical guidance.

While breastfeeding, check with your doctor before taking a potassium supplement. The safety data here is rated Likely Safe, but the cautions matter — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or have kidney disease.

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.

Check before taking this if you use potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills that conserve potassium), ACE inhibitors (blood pressure drugs ending in -pril, like lisinopril), or angiotensin receptor blockers (blood pressure drugs ending in -sartan, like losartan). All three interact at Moderate severity and raise your risk of dangerously high blood potassium.

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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.

This is a potassium supplement designed for people looking to support ketone metabolism. If you take blood pressure medicine or a water pill, you must check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the risk of dangerously high blood potassium is real.

People with kidney disease should especially talk this over with their own healthcare provider first. Even without medications, potassium supplements need medical guidance.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.

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 BHB 9 g Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand Nutricost
Barcode (UPC) 702669934282
Net contents 8.8 oz; 250 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 270720
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored by Nutricost, 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:
9 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
9 Gram(s)
Servings per container
27
UPC/BARCODE
702669934282
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium2483 mg50%
Potassium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate9 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Calcium Silicate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, mix 1 scoop daily with 6-10 oz of water or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Precautions

Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older.

Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Notice: Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Some settling may occur.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formula

Potassium Ketone Salt 9 g of potassium BHB per serving 250 g per container

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

goBHB is a registered trademark under exclusive global distribution by Keytone Labs, LLC.

Seals/Symbols

Quality Guaranteed Nutricost

Formulation

Third Party Tested

Gluten-Free Product Non-GMO Product

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Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored by Nutricost label

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Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored by Nutricost

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size9 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container27 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
2483 mg per serving

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

Potassium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate

Interacts with
62 drugs
9 Gram(s) per serving Form: goBHB

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 Beta-Hydroxybutyrate monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Calcium Silicate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored by Nutricost Drug Interactions

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62Drugs
62 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Potassium 62

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored interact with 62 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Potassium

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored 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
Potassium full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored, from the product label.

Nutricost

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Name
Nutricost
Street Address
351 E 1750 N
City
Vineyard
State
UT
ZipCode
84059
Phone Number
(866) 438-3694
Web Address
www.nutricost.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored by Nutricost: Common Questions

Does Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored by Nutricost interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored 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 BHB 9 g Unflavored contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 this if I'm on blood pressure medicine?
Only if your doctor or pharmacist clears it first. Potassium supplements interact with ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and potassium-sparing diuretics — common blood pressure drugs — and raise your risk of high blood potassium, which can cause irregular heartbeats. Check your exact medications before starting.
Is potassium from this supplement different from potassium in food?
Potassium from food is safe for almost everyone. Supplements are more concentrated and can build up dangerously in your blood, especially if your kidneys don't work as well as they should. That's why supplements need medical guidance and food doesn't.
What are the side effects?
Most common are mild: belly pain, burping, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting. Serious effects are rare but can happen — very high potassium may cause irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure, heart block, or confusion.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Dietary potassium is fine, but this supplement should only be used under medical guidance during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting if you're pregnant or nursing.
What if I have kidney disease?
Kidney disease is a reason to be extra cautious — damaged kidneys can't clear potassium the way they should, and supplements can build up to dangerous levels. You must talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.

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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Potassium

Interacts with 62 drugs

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. P...

Read the full Potassium monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Potassium BHB 9 g Unflavored'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

See these in context on the Potassium monograph →

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