Potassium overdose - symptoms and effects

What could be the cause of a potassium overdose?

Most experts agree that the risk of excessive levels of potassium due to consumption of large quantities of products containing potassium is practically negligible. The human body has the necessary mechanisms to normalize its concentration - the excess potassium content in the body is excreted to achieve the optimal level. The most frequent reason for potassium overdose is the incompetent and excessive use of dietary supplements. Of course there are more risk factors that may cause hyperkalemia, such as:

• kidney problems,
• gastric ulcer,
• excessive bleeding and hemorrhages,
• overproduction of insulin through the pancreas.

What symptoms indicate a potassium overdose?

Excessive intake of potassium and an extraordinary increase in the concentration of its levels can cause a number of unfavourable symptoms, which are unfortunately symptomatic of many other diseases. Therefore, the problem of a potassium overdose can often be misdiagnosed. Excessive levels of this mineral in the body can cause:

• abnormal heart rate and blood pressure problems
• balance problems and uncontrolled dizziness
• apathy, sleepiness, a feeling of fatigue and constant weakness
• muscle pain and accompanying paresthesias
• involuntary muscle spasms with unpleasant convulsions and tingling

How to deal with the effects of a potassium overdose?

Experts often mention that a long-term potassium overdose can lead to death. Of course, this is very rare, but you should be aware that the effects of an overdose of potassium (especially in the form of dietary supplements) may prove to be a serious threat to human life. Therefore, a balanced and varied diet is one of the best ways to maintain an optimal concentration of all necessary active ingredients.

Should supplementation be absolutely avoided because of this? No! However, it is worth choosing products which have been manufactured in accordance with a high standard, e.g. of the Olimp Laboratories pharmaceutical company. Products of such quality are offered by the Olimp Sport Nutrition brand, which, by using an innovative production technology, microbiologically pure raw materials and innovative research and development facilities, ensures maximum safety and optimally selected doses of active ingredients used. The best example of this is the Vita-Min Multiple Sport - a popular complex of essential vitamins and minerals in capsules, which conveniently and easily satisfies the necessary requirements of a daily diet. Thanks to this you will be sure that your body receives optimal support in each serving!