What it is
Potassium Citrate is a mineral supplement that acts as an alkalizing agent. It is a potassium salt formulated to increase urinary citrate levels and raise urine pH.
Supplement · Mineral
Potassium Citrate
99 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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How it works
It increases urinary citrate, which binds to calcium, inhibiting the formation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate crystals. By increasing urine pH, it also discourages the formation of uric acid and cystine stones.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address sluggish detox, fatigue, skin breakouts. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
Can Potassium Citrate help with kidney stones?
Yes, Potassium Citrate is a primary treatment for preventing the recurrence of certain types of kidney stones, like calcium oxalate and uric acid stones, by increasing urinary citrate and pH.
How long does it take for Potassium Citrate to work?
Improvements in urinary citrate levels and pH can be observed within weeks, but consistent use is key for long-term stone prevention, often monitored over months.
Are there side effects to Potassium Citrate?
Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but can include mild gastrointestinal upset like nausea or diarrhea, especially when starting. High doses can lead to hyperkalemia.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
B · B · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for liver detoxification and elimination
From the blog
Editorial notes
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About Potassium Citrate
Potassium Citrate is a mineral supplement used to support liver detoxification and elimination. Alkalising potassium salt for kidney-stone and pH support. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a western-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol.
How it works
Potassium Citrate works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 4-8 weeks for detox markers. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address sluggish detox, fatigue, skin breakouts. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Evidence
Potassium Citrate carries an evidence grade of B in the SacredBod catalog. Alkalising potassium salt for kidney-stone and pH support. See the Research panel above for the underlying studies, participant counts and typical effect sizes.
Dosing & timing
Typical label dose is 99 mg in capsule form. Most adults can expect noticeable effects within 4-8 weeks for detox markers. Consistency matters more than a single large dose — take it daily and re-evaluate against your blood markers at 8–12 weeks.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
As part of the Mineral category, Potassium Citrate can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for synergistic pairings.
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