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Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by pHion Balance

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Liquid Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body is a dietary supplement by pHion Balance 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body by pHion Balance

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: potassium. It comes as a liquid with deionized water as an inactive ingredient.

Potassium is a mineral your body uses to regulate heart rhythm, nerve function, and muscle contraction — but getting too much from supplements carries real risks, especially if your kidneys don't clear it efficiently or if you take certain medications.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Potassium's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Potassium for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Hypokalemia — rated "Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Hypertension — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Stroke — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

We hold no effectiveness data for potassium in the facts we have on file for 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 safe, but supplements require caution. The biggest risk is dangerously high blood levels, which is especially concerning if you have kidney disease — your kidneys may not be able to get rid of excess potassium.

When taken by mouth, potassium is generally well tolerated, though some people experience abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. In rare cases, very high potassium levels can cause irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, heart block, or even cardiac arrest.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, dietary potassium is fine, but potassium supplements should only be used under medical guidance during pregnancy and only after checking with your doctor or pharmacist while breastfeeding. The safety data on supplements in these periods is limited, so your own healthcare provider needs to weigh the pros and cons for your 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.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on a potassium-sparing diuretic, ACE inhibitor, or ARB. All three types carry a Moderate risk of raising your blood potassium to unsafe levels when combined with potassium supplements.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take a blood pressure medication (especially an ACE inhibitor or ARB) or a water pill, do not take this product without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first — the risk of high blood potassium is real. If you have kidney disease or are pregnant or breastfeeding, the same applies.

This is one where the interaction picture matters more than the ingredient itself.

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 Oct 10, 2014.

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 Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body, straight from the product label.

Brand pHion Balance
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 10, 2014
DSLD ID 37429
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body by pHion Balance, 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:
6 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
6 Drop(s)
Servings per container
250
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium15 mg1%

Other ingredients: deionized Water

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Label statements
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Storage

Protect from heat, light and moisture Store at 59-86(0) F (15-30(0) C)

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use After infusing your liquids with Step 1, add 6 drops of Step2 for every 8 ounces of waters, teas or juices that you are infusing. When used as directed, pHion Booster step 1 and step 2 will ionize and alkalize liquids, including bringing the pH waters to 9.5. pHion suggests drinking 8, 8oz. glasses of fluids every day and combining with a balanced diet and exercise program to achieve health and wellness in your life.

Use as directed

Precautions

Storage Directions Keep out of reach of children

Do not purchase if seal is broken

Very Alkaline. Must be Diluted.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use for eyes.

This is a concentrated form. Avoid contact with broken skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, flush genrously with cool water.

Notice: Consult your physician if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

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.

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Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body by pHion Balance label

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Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body by pHion Balance

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

Serving size6 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
15 mg per serving Form: Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Hydroxide

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: Deionized Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body by pHion Balance Drug Interactions

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62 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Potassium 62

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body interact with 62 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Potassium

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body 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 Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body, from the product label.

pHion Balance

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Name
Apex Wellness Group, LLC, dba pHion Balance
City
Scotsdale
State
AZ
ZipCode
85260
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Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body by pHion Balance: Common Questions

Does Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body by pHion Balance interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body 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?
Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body 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 this if I'm on a water pill?
It depends on the type. Potassium-sparing diuretics (like spironolactone) are a significant concern — they already cause your body to hold onto potassium, and adding a supplement can push levels too high. Ask your doctor or pharmacist which water pill you're on and whether this product is safe for you.
What are the side effects?
Most people who take potassium by mouth tolerate it okay, but some experience abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, belching, or flatulence. In rare cases, very high potassium levels cause irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, or heart block — which is why it matters that you're not combining it with certain medications without a doctor's say-so.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Dietary potassium is fine, but potassium supplements are only recommended during pregnancy under medical guidance. Talk with your doctor before starting this product — they'll know your full picture and can advise you properly.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Potassium from food is safe, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before using supplements while breastfeeding. The safety data during breastfeeding isn't complete enough for us to say yes or no on our own.
What is potassium supposed to do in this product?
Potassium is a mineral your body needs for heart rhythm, nerve signaling, and muscle work. This product frames it as an alkaline supplement, but we don't have effectiveness data on file for that claim.

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The Full Monographs Behind Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body’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...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Step 2 pH Booster For An Alkaline Body'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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