Where can I find potassium based salt in a grocery store?

Question

I looked everywhere in stores like safeway, albertsons and only thing I found was sodium based salt. Where can I find potassium based salt? Is it available in medical stores? Why is it not easily available?

Answer 1

Any of the salt substitutes are mainly potassium salts.

In my grocery store these are next to tthe normal table salt.

Ask at the service desk about the product.

Your doctor should be aware you are using a salt substitute since there are issues to do with the potassium , sodium balance in your system.

safeway website shows Morton Lite Salt, Morton Salt Substitute and Nu Salt Substitute.

Check the ingredient label, Lite salt may be a blend of potassium and sodium salts.

Answer 2

Potassium Based Salt Substitute

Answer 3

I would try a health store for potassium based salts or just use a plain salt substitute.

Here's a part of an article from MSN Health

Potassium-based salt substitutes are a double-edged sword. Most Americans get too little potassium. Increasing intake could protect against stroke, high blood pressure, heart-rhythm problems, kidney trouble, and even osteoporosis. But extra potassium can be dangerous for people who have trouble flushing out any excess or who are taking medications that can increase potassium levels in the bloodstream.

WARNING: Talk with your doctor before trying a potassium-based salt substitute. Too much potassium in the blood can lead to potentially deadly disturbances of the heart’s rhythm. This can be a special problem if you have diabetes or kidney disease, if you have had a blocked urinary flow, or if you are taking an ACE inhibitor, angiotensin-receptor blocker, potassium-sparing diuretic, or daily doses of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Answer 4

Potassium based salts are used mostly by hypetension patients and some who have water retention issues beause of sodium / potassium imbalance. Lona is a salt with lesser sodium content and possibly some potassium (I am not sure, so check the label). Potchlor solution is available at medical stores. Bananas and oranges are potassium rich food sources.

Answer 5

Many of the Asian sauces like Soy and Fish are high in sodium so if you are using them add salt sparingly. There is no real alternative for salt the secret is to use less. Add a little salt at the last minute or at the table. Wean yourself off it. Use less and less when cooking and "forget to" put it on the table. After awhile you will find you will identify things that really need salt such as tomatoes. The salt draws out all the flavours in them.

Answer 6

Try a pharmacy; ask if necessary. It is used by people recommended to low-sodium diets, usually because of cardiovascular problems.

Answer 7

It is certainly available in medical stores.