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If I need 4000mg of Potassium why are supplements limited to 99mg per dose?
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Supplements are regulated by the FDA to ensure that the general public stays healthy. The reason they limit supplements to 99mg per dose is to avoid potential damage to the digestive track and hyperkalemia.
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How many meqs in 99mg potassium?
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99mg potassium equals how many meq?
The answer is 2.53 mEq.Here is my work:99mg Potassium x (1mmol/39.0983mg potassium) x (1mEq/1mmol) = 2.53 mEq* The 39.0983 comes from the atomic mass of Potassium which means that 39.0983 grams = 1 mol (which also means 39.0983 milligrams = 1 millimol (mmol). 1 mmol of potassium = 1 milliequivalent (mEq) because milliequivalents are just the number of mmols of charges (positive/negative), and since potassium has 1 positive charge 1 mmol = 1 mEq.This is the over-the-counter dose. Most prescriptions are for 20mEq doses but usually range from 8mEq to 40mEq.
Potassium 595mg equals how many potassium meq?
how many meq's is 595 mg of potassium gluconate in pill form? _____________ You seem to be asking how translate a dose of potassium chloride, which is often expressed as mEq's when prescribed as a drug, into an equivalent dose of potassium in supplemental potassium gluconate, which is generally expressed in mg. 595 mg of potassium gluconate contains about 99mg of elemental potassium. 189 mg of potassium chloride also contains about 99mg of elemental potassium. 189 mg of potassium chloride is about 2.54 mEq That said, the potassium in potassium gluconate is more easily absorbed by the body than is the potassium in potassium chloride, so seeking the equivalent elemental potassium dosage may not be what you want as it may produce different effects in the body. For example, my mother had been prescribed 20mEq of potassium chloride by her doctor, which contains 781.960 mg of elemental potassium. The large pills were hard for her to swallow. Instead i gave her about 1/4 teaspoon of powered potassium gluconate mixed in a glass of water, which contained only about 135 mg elemental potassium, about the same contained in 3.5 mEq of potassium chloride. That was less than a fifth the amount prescribed by her doctor, yet her potassium levels in her blood tests were just fine.
Grams are in mg?
how many grams in 99mg
Do potassium pills come in a gel cap?
Sundown has gel caps in a lower dose. I think 99mg. I haven't seen any higher doses in gel caps from any of the major vitamin companies.
Is 99 mg potass gluconate equal x meq?
EDIT 9/2/2012:Acutally the question is mistaken. There is actually 595mg of potassium gluconate per tablet of which 99mg of that is potassium (the other 496mg is gluconate). Therefore, there is actually 2.54mEq of potassium (K+) per tablet. See below for calculation.99mg K x (1 mmol K/39.1mg K) x (1mEq K/1mmol K) = 2.54mEq K{By plugging in 595mg in the below calculation instead of 99mg you will also come up with 2.54mEq K}Sorry, with all due respect, the previous answer (see below) is mistaken. I've Never bothered write an answer before, but since this is medical and potentially important to someone's health, let me try a brief explanation.A "mEq" or milli-equivalent, refers to how much absolute potassium, measured as moles (avagadro's number of total molecules (atoms in this case), something like 6.022x10^23 potassium ions (or atoms)), is delivered in a given amount or dose. Since potassium will always be delivered as a salt, the amount (mass) of salt required to deliver a mEq of potassium will depend on the other ion in the salt. Potassium chloride is one popular form of potassium, which has a different (much less) weight (mass) than another popular form of potassium, potassium gluconate.The molecular weight of potassium gluconate is reported to be 234.25, meaning a mole (or 6.022x10^23 molecules of potassium gluconate) will weight 234.25g. Each molecular of the salt delivers one molecule of potassium so 234.25g will deliver one molar equivalent of potassium. 234.25 milligrams of potassium gluconate will deliever one milli-equivalent of potassium.SO... 99mg potassium gluconate divided by 234.25mg/mol potassium gluconate = X mEq of potassium gluconate, which equals about 0.423 mEq.Hope this helps, for all my faults of explanation.Previous Answer:[That depends on the concentration strength of the potassium gluconate. Just knowing the mass of the drug is not enough information to determine the mEq strength. We must also know the volume and contents of diluent as well.]
How much potassium do we need to consume daily?
The daily requirement of potassium is about five grams. Potassium is an essential ingredient of all the living cells. Whether vegetarian or nonvegetarian, there are plenty of potassium rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables and fish that will suit any diet.
What's the normal rate of blood sugar level for age 50?
Normal blood sugar levels are usually 80-120.
What are the normal ranges of blood glucose for nonfasting and fasting samples?
Fasting blood glucose (lab drawn)65-99mg/dL = normal blood glucose100-125mg/dL = pre diabetes126mg/dL andover = diabetes (recommend repeating test on another day to confirm diagnosis of diabetes)Non fasting blood glucose(lab drawn)Please note: fasting blood glucose is recommended to diagnose diabetesunder 140mg/dL = normal blood glucose140-199 mg/dL = pre diabetes200mg/dL and over = diabetes
How high should my blood sugar be.before i take the pill. Can I take it if i am insulin resentend. And should i keep taking me medcation?
Ensure your blood sugar is above 72mg/dL before taking insulin, especially if you're on insulin. If insulin-resistant, lifestyle changes and medications may be necessary; consult your diabetes team. Medication adherence is crucial; consult your doctor before stopping any medication. Prediabetes indicates higher-than-normal blood sugar but not diabetes; monitor levels closely. Aim for a fasting blood sugar level below 99mg/dL for optimal health.
If blood sugar is 97 before food is that healthy?
Yes, that's healthy. Check again 1 hour and two hours after eating to be sure your pancreas is effectively bringing that level back down under 100 in a reasonable time.Recommended normal levels are:Fasting blood sugarunder 100 mg/dl (5.5 mmol/L)One hour after mealsunder 140 mg/dl (7.8 mmol/L)Two hours after mealsunder 120 mg/dl (6.6 mmol/L)See also the link below.
What is normal blood sugar in human body?
The normal blood glucose in humans is close to 5.5.mm, but this level can change throughout the day. Your glucose levels are usually lower in the morning, and rise after eating meals throughout the day. The normal blood glucose level for people that are not diabetic should be between 70mm to 100mm. People who are diabetic should be at 70mm to 130mm before meals, and less than 180mm after eating meals.
