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Gen-K

Potassium supplements like Gen-K are used to treat hypokalemia (low levels of potassium in the body) and mild hypertension (high blood pressure). Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of various vital organs such as the heart, kidney as well as muscles and nerves.

Generally a well-balanced proper diet and exercise provide the necessary potassium to the body. However, extreme diet (anorexia or bulimia), diseases like colitis or other digestive disorders including diarrhea, kidney disease and the use of water-pills (diuretics) may deplete the body's supply of potassium, resulting in muscles weakness, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting and coma.

CAUTION

Exercise can increase the amount of potassium in the body. Make sure to consult your physician before starting any new exercise program while taking Gen-K.

Before using Gen-K, tell your physician about any condition that you may have including dehydration, heat cramps, diabetes, heart problems, liver or kidney disease, ulcers, or severe burns.

GEN-K SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Gen-K may include diarrhea, gas, nausea, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. Rare side effects of Gen-K may include hypotension (low blood pressure), fatigue, muscles weakness especially in the legs, rash, tingling and abnormal heart rhythms.

GEN-K INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Gen-K with the following:

Antispasmodic drugs
Blood pressure medications
Digitalis
Potassium-sparing diuretics (water-pills)

Use of excess salt may cause Potassium depletion.

Avoid using salt substitutes since they contain large amounts of Potassium.

GEN-K AND PREGNANCY

Gen-K is considered safe for pregnant and nursing women.

GEN-K DOSES

Children
Consult your physician.

Adult
1600-2000 mg a day.

GEN-K OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Gen-K overdose may include low blood pressure, fatigue, blood in stools, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, confusion and heart attack.

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