Component

Potassium chloride

KCl salt used in specified dietary and extracellular exposures; distinct from K+ alone. Potassium chloride; interpretation depends on linked experimental context. KCl, delivering potassium and chloride together.

16 recorded relationships. Experimental role, claim status and evidence remain attached to each record.

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What it acts on

  1. Oral KCl corrected induced chloride-depletion alkalosis while plasma volume, body weight and filtration remained reduced.

    Potassium chloride → Chloride-depletion metabolic alkalosis source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    nutrient_deficiency Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    Human depletion–repletion balance experiment
    exposure
    Furosemide plus restricted NaCl; oral KCl repletion over 36 hours
    limitations
    Loss-associated depletion; KCl supplies potassium too. Mechanism does not imply self-treatment or apply to every alkalosis.
    nutrient_topic
    Chloride research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Chloride
    organism
    Human men
    plain_language
    Restoring volume was not necessary for correction in this experiment.
    primary_references
    [chloride-p2450456] On the mechanism by which chloride corrects metabolic alkalosis in man. (1988). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2450456/ DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(88)90265-3
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Kidney and systemic acid–base balance
    trigger_kind
    nutrient_deficiency Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Chloride: transport, acid-base balance, nutrient interactions and loss states (2026-09-17) · lines 835–846

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Human depletion–repletion balance experiment · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### chloride-repletion-alkalosis Oral KCl corrected induced chloride-depletion alkalosis while plasma volume, body weight and filtration remained reduced. Condition category: nutrient_deficiency nutrient_topic: Chloride research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Restoring volume was not necessary for correction in this experiment. organism: Human men tissue_or_cell_type: Kidney and systemic acid–base balance experimental_model: Human depletion–repletion balance experiment limitations: Loss-associated depletion; KCl supplies potassium too. Mechanism does not imply self-treatment or apply to every alkalosis. exposure: Furosemide plus restricted NaCl; oral KCl repletion over 36 hours evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/chloride-research/2450456.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "3df006f26c20c11aeb8fd26884ccbd5d1389921d34a40adad6f72edc184360d7", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1348, "text_sha256": "3df006f26c20c11aeb8fd26884ccbd5d1389921d34a40adad6f72edc184360d7"} [chloride-p2450456] On the mechanism by which chloride corrects metabolic alkalosis in man. (1988). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2450456/ DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(88)90265-3
    Complete structured claim and evidence

  2. Urinary bicarbonate excretion increased during correction of chloride-depletion alkalosis.

    Potassium chloride → Urinary bicarbonate excretion source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    nutrient_deficiency Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    Human depletion–repletion balance experiment
    exposure
    Furosemide plus restricted NaCl; oral KCl repletion over 36 hours
    limitations
    Loss-associated depletion; KCl supplies potassium too. Mechanism does not imply self-treatment or apply to every alkalosis.
    nutrient_topic
    Chloride research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Chloride
    organism
    Human men
    plain_language
    The kidney began removing more of the excess bicarbonate.
    primary_references
    [chloride-p2450456] On the mechanism by which chloride corrects metabolic alkalosis in man. (1988). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2450456/ DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(88)90265-3
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Kidney and systemic acid–base balance
    trigger_kind
    nutrient_deficiency Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Chloride: transport, acid-base balance, nutrient interactions and loss states (2026-09-17) · lines 848–859

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Human depletion–repletion balance experiment · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### chloride-repletion-bicarbonaturia Urinary bicarbonate excretion increased during correction of chloride-depletion alkalosis. Condition category: nutrient_deficiency nutrient_topic: Chloride research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The kidney began removing more of the excess bicarbonate. organism: Human men tissue_or_cell_type: Kidney and systemic acid–base balance experimental_model: Human depletion–repletion balance experiment limitations: Loss-associated depletion; KCl supplies potassium too. Mechanism does not imply self-treatment or apply to every alkalosis. exposure: Furosemide plus restricted NaCl; oral KCl repletion over 36 hours evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/chloride-research/2450456.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "3df006f26c20c11aeb8fd26884ccbd5d1389921d34a40adad6f72edc184360d7", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1348, "text_sha256": "3df006f26c20c11aeb8fd26884ccbd5d1389921d34a40adad6f72edc184360d7"} [chloride-p2450456] On the mechanism by which chloride corrects metabolic alkalosis in man. (1988). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2450456/ DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(88)90265-3
    Complete structured claim and evidence

  3. The same KCl load did not change acid–base status in sodium-depleted subjects who were not chloride-depleted.

    Potassium chloride → Plasma bicarbonate concentration source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    Human depletion–repletion balance experiment
    exposure
    Furosemide plus restricted NaCl; oral KCl repletion over 36 hours
    limitations
    Loss-associated depletion; KCl supplies potassium too. Mechanism does not imply self-treatment or apply to every alkalosis.
    nutrient_topic
    Chloride research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Chloride
    organism
    Human men
    plain_language
    The response depended on chloride depletion, not merely on receiving KCl.
    primary_references
    [chloride-p2450456] On the mechanism by which chloride corrects metabolic alkalosis in man. (1988). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2450456/ DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(88)90265-3
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Kidney and systemic acid–base balance

    Chloride: transport, acid-base balance, nutrient interactions and loss states (2026-09-17) · lines 861–872

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Human depletion–repletion balance experiment · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### chloride-repletion-control The same KCl load did not change acid–base status in sodium-depleted subjects who were not chloride-depleted. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Chloride research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The response depended on chloride depletion, not merely on receiving KCl. organism: Human men tissue_or_cell_type: Kidney and systemic acid–base balance experimental_model: Human depletion–repletion balance experiment limitations: Loss-associated depletion; KCl supplies potassium too. Mechanism does not imply self-treatment or apply to every alkalosis. exposure: Furosemide plus restricted NaCl; oral KCl repletion over 36 hours evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/chloride-research/2450456.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "3df006f26c20c11aeb8fd26884ccbd5d1389921d34a40adad6f72edc184360d7", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1348, "text_sha256": "3df006f26c20c11aeb8fd26884ccbd5d1389921d34a40adad6f72edc184360d7"} [chloride-p2450456] On the mechanism by which chloride corrects metabolic alkalosis in man. (1988). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2450456/ DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(88)90265-3
    Complete structured claim and evidence

  4. Potassium chloride and sodium chloride increased home systolic pressure versus placebo in the CKD crossover.

    Potassium chloride → Arterial blood pressure source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    cross_nutrient
    Chloride salt/kidney context -> pressure.
    experimental_model
    Same five-day periods.
    limitations
    Context difference, not proof of a universal adverse potassium effect; molecular mediator unproven.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    The pressure response differed from trials in people with better kidney function.
    primary_references
    [k-ckd-salts2026] Randomized Cross-Over Trial of Electrolyte, Acid-Base and Blood Pressure Effects of Salt Supplements in CKD (2026). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42381762/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2026.106619
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Systemic circulation

    Potassium: cross-nutrient mechanisms and deficiency (2026-09-17) · lines 1685–1695

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Same five-day periods. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### k-ckd-chloride-salt-pressure Potassium chloride and sodium chloride increased home systolic pressure versus placebo in the CKD crossover. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The pressure response differed from trials in people with better kidney function. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: Systemic circulation experimental_model: Same five-day periods. limitations: Context difference, not proof of a universal adverse potassium effect; molecular mediator unproven. cross_nutrient: Chloride salt/kidney context -> pressure. [k-ckd-salts2026] Randomized Cross-Over Trial of Electrolyte, Acid-Base and Blood Pressure Effects of Salt Supplements in CKD (2026). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42381762/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2026.106619
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  5. The same KCl run-in modestly lowered mean bicarbonate from 24.5 to 23.7 mmol/L and increased chloride; urinary ammonium did not increase.

    Potassium chloride → Plasma bicarbonate concentration source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    cross_nutrient
    Potassium salt/chloride -> acid-base balance.
    experimental_model
    Same two-week CKD cohort.
    limitations
    No randomized comparator; no significant blood-pressure or eGFR change.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    The chloride salt affected acid-base measurements as well as potassium.
    primary_references
    [k-gritter2022] Effects of Short-Term Potassium Chloride Supplementation in Patients with CKD (2022). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35609996/ DOI: 10.1681/asn.2022020147
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Plasma and urine

    Potassium: cross-nutrient mechanisms and deficiency (2026-09-17) · lines 1650–1660

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Same two-week CKD cohort. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### k-ckd-kcl-bicarbonate-response The same KCl run-in modestly lowered mean bicarbonate from 24.5 to 23.7 mmol/L and increased chloride; urinary ammonium did not increase. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The chloride salt affected acid-base measurements as well as potassium. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: Plasma and urine experimental_model: Same two-week CKD cohort. limitations: No randomized comparator; no significant blood-pressure or eGFR change. cross_nutrient: Potassium salt/chloride -> acid-base balance. [k-gritter2022] Effects of Short-Term Potassium Chloride Supplementation in Patients with CKD (2022). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35609996/ DOI: 10.1681/asn.2022020147
    Complete structured claim and evidence

  6. Two weeks of KCl raised mean plasma potassium from 4.3 to 4.7 mmol/L; 21 of 191 CKD participants developed hyperkalemia.

    Potassium chloride → Plasma potassium concentration source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    experimental_model
    Uncontrolled run-in; CKD G3b-4.
    exposure
    40 mmol/day KCl; 83% used RAAS inhibitors.
    limitations
    11% is this cohort rate, not general-population risk or a dose recommendation.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    Reduced kidney clearance changes the response to an added potassium load.
    primary_references
    [k-gritter2022] Effects of Short-Term Potassium Chloride Supplementation in Patients with CKD (2022). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35609996/ DOI: 10.1681/asn.2022020147
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Plasma

    Potassium: cross-nutrient mechanisms and deficiency (2026-09-17) · lines 1638–1648

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Uncontrolled run-in; CKD G3b-4. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### k-ckd-kcl-plasma-rise Two weeks of KCl raised mean plasma potassium from 4.3 to 4.7 mmol/L; 21 of 191 CKD participants developed hyperkalemia. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Reduced kidney clearance changes the response to an added potassium load. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: Plasma experimental_model: Uncontrolled run-in; CKD G3b-4. limitations: 11% is this cohort rate, not general-population risk or a dose recommendation. exposure: 40 mmol/day KCl; 83% used RAAS inhibitors. [k-gritter2022] Effects of Short-Term Potassium Chloride Supplementation in Patients with CKD (2022). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35609996/ DOI: 10.1681/asn.2022020147
    Complete structured claim and evidence

  7. Fasting glucose changed -1.1 versus +6.1 mg/dL with KCl versus placebo, a secondary endpoint difference (P=0.03).

    Potassium chloride → Fasting plasma glucose source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    biomarker_context Imported condition classification; unverified.
    experimental_model
    Same 12-week prediabetes pilot.
    limitations
    Small sample and multiple endpoints; no diabetes-prevention endpoint.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Human
    plain_language
    Fasting glucose worsened less in the supplemented group.
    primary_references
    [chatterjee-2017-pilot] Effects of potassium supplements on glucose metabolism in African Americans with prediabetes: a pilot trial (2017). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5698842/ DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.117.161570
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Blood
    trigger_kind
    biomarker_context Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Potassium: cross-nutrient mechanisms and deficiency (2026-09-17) · lines 935–944

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Same 12-week prediabetes pilot. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### k-pilot-fasting-glucose Fasting glucose changed -1.1 versus +6.1 mg/dL with KCl versus placebo, a secondary endpoint difference (P=0.03). Condition category: biomarker_context nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Fasting glucose worsened less in the supplemented group. organism: Human tissue_or_cell_type: Blood experimental_model: Same 12-week prediabetes pilot. limitations: Small sample and multiple endpoints; no diabetes-prevention endpoint. [chatterjee-2017-pilot] Effects of potassium supplements on glucose metabolism in African Americans with prediabetes: a pilot trial (2017). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5698842/ DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.117.161570
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  8. The 12-week KCl pilot found no significant between-group improvement in primary glucose AUC or OGTT insulin measures.

    Potassium chloride → Glucose tolerance source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    biomarker_context Imported condition classification; unverified.
    experimental_model
    Prediabetes pilot, 40 mEq/day KCl, 27 completers.
    limitations
    Underpowered pilot; absence of significance is not proof of no effect.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Human
    plain_language
    The trial did not establish better glucose tolerance.
    primary_references
    [chatterjee-2017-pilot] Effects of potassium supplements on glucose metabolism in African Americans with prediabetes: a pilot trial (2017). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5698842/ DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.117.161570
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Systemic glucose regulation
    trigger_kind
    biomarker_context Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Potassium: cross-nutrient mechanisms and deficiency (2026-09-17) · lines 924–933

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Prediabetes pilot, 40 mEq/day KCl, 27 completers. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### k-pilot-ogtt-null The 12-week KCl pilot found no significant between-group improvement in primary glucose AUC or OGTT insulin measures. Condition category: biomarker_context nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The trial did not establish better glucose tolerance. organism: Human tissue_or_cell_type: Systemic glucose regulation experimental_model: Prediabetes pilot, 40 mEq/day KCl, 27 completers. limitations: Underpowered pilot; absence of significance is not proof of no effect. [chatterjee-2017-pilot] Effects of potassium supplements on glucose metabolism in African Americans with prediabetes: a pilot trial (2017). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5698842/ DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.117.161570
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  9. The 75% NaCl/25% KCl salt substitute reduced stroke incidence versus ordinary salt in SSaSS (rate ratio 0.86).

    Potassium chloride → Stroke incidence source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    cross_nutrient
    Combined sodium reduction/potassium increase; not potassium-alone molecular causation.
    experimental_model
    Cluster-randomized trial; mean 4.74-year follow-up.
    limitations
    Both sodium and potassium changed, so their effects cannot be separated. Serious kidney disease and potassium-sparing drugs/supplements were excluded; no serial serum-potassium surveillance.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    Replacing part of sodium chloride with potassium chloride improved a clinical outcome in the studied population.
    primary_references
    [k-neal2021] Effect of Salt Substitution on Cardiovascular Events and Death (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34459569/ DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2105675
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Clinical cerebrovascular outcome

    Potassium: cross-nutrient mechanisms and deficiency (2026-09-17) · lines 1697–1707

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Cluster-randomized trial; mean 4.74-year follow-up. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### k-sodium-potassium-salt-stroke-trial The 75% NaCl/25% KCl salt substitute reduced stroke incidence versus ordinary salt in SSaSS (rate ratio 0.86). Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Replacing part of sodium chloride with potassium chloride improved a clinical outcome in the studied population. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: Clinical cerebrovascular outcome experimental_model: Cluster-randomized trial; mean 4.74-year follow-up. limitations: Both sodium and potassium changed, so their effects cannot be separated. Serious kidney disease and potassium-sparing drugs/supplements were excluded; no serial serum-potassium surveillance. cross_nutrient: Combined sodium reduction/potassium increase; not potassium-alone molecular causation. [k-neal2021] Effect of Salt Substitution on Cardiovascular Events and Death (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34459569/ DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2105675
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  10. Potassium chloride did not significantly raise urinary citrate in these participants without potassium deficiency.

    Potassium chloride → Urinary citrate excretion source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    cross_nutrient
    Potassium-salt anion determines effects on urinary citrate, which participates in calcium complexation.
    endpoint
    Potassium chloride did not significantly raise urinary citrate in these participants without potassium deficiency.
    experimental-exposure
    Eight patients with stones, without potassium deficiency, compared after two weeks of potassium citrate, bicarbonate, or chloride at 80 mEq/day.
    experimental_model
    Eight patients with stones, without potassium deficiency, compared after two weeks of potassium citrate, bicarbonate, or chloride at 80 mEq/day.
    limitations
    Eight patients, short intervention; absence of potassium deficiency limits extrapolation to depletion. Alkali and citrate coeffects cannot be assigned to potassium cation alone.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    Additional potassium without alkali did not reproduce the citrate response in this group.
    primary_references
    [sakhaee-1991-salts] Contrasting effects of various potassium salts on renal citrate excretion (1991). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1899422/ DOI: 10.1210/jcem-72-2-396
    tissue_or_cell_type
    kidney and urine

    Potassium: cross-nutrient mechanisms and deficiency (2026-09-17) · lines 1246–1258

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Eight patients with stones, without potassium deficiency, compared after two weeks of potassium citrate, bicarbonate, or chloride at 80 mEq/day. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### kchloride-no-citraturia-nondepleted Potassium chloride did not significantly raise urinary citrate in these participants without potassium deficiency. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Additional potassium without alkali did not reproduce the citrate response in this group. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: kidney and urine experimental_model: Eight patients with stones, without potassium deficiency, compared after two weeks of potassium citrate, bicarbonate, or chloride at 80 mEq/day. limitations: Eight patients, short intervention; absence of potassium deficiency limits extrapolation to depletion. Alkali and citrate coeffects cannot be assigned to potassium cation alone. cross_nutrient: Potassium-salt anion determines effects on urinary citrate, which participates in calcium complexation. experimental-exposure: Eight patients with stones, without potassium deficiency, compared after two weeks of potassium citrate, bicarbonate, or chloride at 80 mEq/day. endpoint: Potassium chloride did not significantly raise urinary citrate in these participants without potassium deficiency. [sakhaee-1991-salts] Contrasting effects of various potassium salts on renal citrate excretion (1991). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1899422/ DOI: 10.1210/jcem-72-2-396
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  11. Supplementary KCl lowered total and phosphorylated NCC in urinary extracellular vesicles versus placebo in a randomized crossover study.

    Potassium chloride → Urinary extracellular-vesicle NCC abundance source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    biomarker_context Imported condition classification; unverified.
    cross_nutrient
    Human biomarker evidence links increased KCl intake to altered NaCl-transporter regulation.
    evidence_location
    Primary abstract; randomized crossover uEV immunoblots.
    experimental_model
    Five-day crossover phases; 18 analyzed healthy participants; controlled high-Na/low-K diet
    limitations
    Vesicle cargo is an indirect renal readout; no dietary recommendation or direct transport-flux inference.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    A human urine marker of the sodium-chloride transporter fell when potassium intake increased.
    primary_references
    [wu-2023-human-ncc] Randomized Trial on the Effect of Oral Potassium Chloride Supplementation on the Thiazide-Sensitive Sodium Chloride Cotransporter in Healthy Adults (2023). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10239795/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.03.011
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Urinary extracellular vesicles
    trigger_kind
    biomarker_context Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Potassium: cross-nutrient mechanisms and deficiency (2026-09-17) · lines 535–546

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Five-day crossover phases; 18 analyzed healthy participants; controlled high-Na/low-K diet · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### renal-human-kcl-lowers-uev-ncc Supplementary KCl lowered total and phosphorylated NCC in urinary extracellular vesicles versus placebo in a randomized crossover study. Condition category: biomarker_context nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A human urine marker of the sodium-chloride transporter fell when potassium intake increased. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: Urinary extracellular vesicles experimental_model: Five-day crossover phases; 18 analyzed healthy participants; controlled high-Na/low-K diet limitations: Vesicle cargo is an indirect renal readout; no dietary recommendation or direct transport-flux inference. cross_nutrient: Human biomarker evidence links increased KCl intake to altered NaCl-transporter regulation. evidence_location: Primary abstract; randomized crossover uEV immunoblots. [wu-2023-human-ncc] Randomized Trial on the Effect of Oral Potassium Chloride Supplementation on the Thiazide-Sensitive Sodium Chloride Cotransporter in Healthy Adults (2023). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10239795/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.03.011
    Complete structured claim and evidence

Where it participates (unsigned role)

  1. The bicarbonate-containing arms reduced calcium excretion relative to non-bicarbonate arms in the older-adult trial; a potassium main effect was not significant.

    Bicarbonate ion → Urinary calcium excretion source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    cross_nutrient
    Bicarbonate coadministration modifies the calcium response attributed to potassium salts.
    endpoint
    The bicarbonate-containing arms reduced calcium excretion relative to non-bicarbonate arms in the older-adult trial; a potassium main effect was not significant.
    experimental-exposure
    171 adults aged at least 50 randomized to placebo, KHCO3, NaHCO3, or KCl at 67.5 mmol/day for three months; 162 analyzed; all received calcium and vitamin D.
    experimental_model
    171 adults aged at least 50 randomized to placebo, KHCO3, NaHCO3, or KCl at 67.5 mmol/day for three months; 162 analyzed; all received calcium and vitamin D.
    limitations
    Pooled factorial comparison, calcium/vitamin D co-supplementation, three-month surrogate endpoint; not evidence of fracture prevention or universal potassium neutrality.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    The calcium-loss effect tracked the alkali component rather than the presence of potassium in the salt.
    primary_references
    [dawson-hughes-2009-bicarbonate] Treatment with Potassium Bicarbonate Lowers Calcium Excretion and Bone Resorption in Older Men and Women (2009). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2630872/ DOI: 10.1210/jc.2008-1662
    tissue_or_cell_type
    kidney and urine

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    ### bicarbonate-component-lowers-calciuria The bicarbonate-containing arms reduced calcium excretion relative to non-bicarbonate arms in the older-adult trial; a potassium main effect was not significant. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The calcium-loss effect tracked the alkali component rather than the presence of potassium in the salt. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: kidney and urine experimental_model: 171 adults aged at least 50 randomized to placebo, KHCO3, NaHCO3, or KCl at 67.5 mmol/day for three months; 162 analyzed; all received calcium and vitamin D. limitations: Pooled factorial comparison, calcium/vitamin D co-supplementation, three-month surrogate endpoint; not evidence of fracture prevention or universal potassium neutrality. cross_nutrient: Bicarbonate coadministration modifies the calcium response attributed to potassium salts. experimental-exposure: 171 adults aged at least 50 randomized to placebo, KHCO3, NaHCO3, or KCl at 67.5 mmol/day for three months; 162 analyzed; all received calcium and vitamin D. endpoint: The bicarbonate-containing arms reduced calcium excretion relative to non-bicarbonate arms in the older-adult trial; a potassium main effect was not significant. [dawson-hughes-2009-bicarbonate] Treatment with Potassium Bicarbonate Lowers Calcium Excretion and Bone Resorption in Older Men and Women (2009). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2630872/ DOI: 10.1210/jc.2008-1662
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  2. Five-day dietary potassium withdrawal increased fasting and daily urinary calcium excretion whether the withdrawn salt was KCl or KHCO3.

    Potassium → Urinary calcium excretion source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    nutrient_deficiency Imported condition classification; unverified.
    cross_nutrient
    Potassium deprivation increases renal calcium loss in a controlled human dietary model.
    endpoint
    Five-day dietary potassium withdrawal increased fasting and daily urinary calcium excretion whether the withdrawn salt was KCl or KHCO3.
    experimental-exposure
    Healthy adults on controlled diets; salt loading in ten participants and five-day potassium deprivation with recovery in two groups of four.
    experimental_model
    Healthy adults on controlled diets; salt loading in ten participants and five-day potassium deprivation with recovery in two groups of four.
    limitations
    Small controlled metabolic study; sodium balance, extracellular volume, phosphate handling and calcitriol were possible mediators rather than proven causal links.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    Potassium deprivation changed calcium retention even when alkali withdrawal was not the only explanation.
    primary_references
    [lemann-1991-calciuria] Potassium administration reduces and potassium deprivation increases urinary calcium excretion in healthy adults [corrected] (1991). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1648646/ DOI: 10.1038/ki.1991.123
    tissue_or_cell_type
    kidney and urine
    trigger_kind
    nutrient_deficiency Imported condition classification; unverified.

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    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Healthy adults on controlled diets; salt loading in ten participants and five-day potassium deprivation with recovery in two groups of four. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### human-k-withdrawal-increases-calciuria Five-day dietary potassium withdrawal increased fasting and daily urinary calcium excretion whether the withdrawn salt was KCl or KHCO3. Condition category: nutrient_deficiency nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Potassium deprivation changed calcium retention even when alkali withdrawal was not the only explanation. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: kidney and urine experimental_model: Healthy adults on controlled diets; salt loading in ten participants and five-day potassium deprivation with recovery in two groups of four. limitations: Small controlled metabolic study; sodium balance, extracellular volume, phosphate handling and calcitriol were possible mediators rather than proven causal links. cross_nutrient: Potassium deprivation increases renal calcium loss in a controlled human dietary model. experimental-exposure: Healthy adults on controlled diets; salt loading in ten participants and five-day potassium deprivation with recovery in two groups of four. endpoint: Five-day dietary potassium withdrawal increased fasting and daily urinary calcium excretion whether the withdrawn salt was KCl or KHCO3. [lemann-1991-calciuria] Potassium administration reduces and potassium deprivation increases urinary calcium excretion in healthy adults [corrected] (1991). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1648646/ DOI: 10.1038/ki.1991.123
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  3. All three potassium salts increased plasma potassium despite their different acid-base effects.

    Potassium ion → Plasma potassium concentration source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    experimental_model
    Same CKD crossover.
    limitations
    Cannot infer long-term food effects.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    An alkalizing potassium salt did not remove the potassium rise in this study.
    primary_references
    [k-ckd-salts2026] Randomized Cross-Over Trial of Electrolyte, Acid-Base and Blood Pressure Effects of Salt Supplements in CKD (2026). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42381762/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2026.106619
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Plasma

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    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Same CKD crossover. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### k-ckd-salts-potassium-not-rescued-by-alkali All three potassium salts increased plasma potassium despite their different acid-base effects. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: An alkalizing potassium salt did not remove the potassium rise in this study. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: Plasma experimental_model: Same CKD crossover. limitations: Cannot infer long-term food effects. [k-ckd-salts2026] Randomized Cross-Over Trial of Electrolyte, Acid-Base and Blood Pressure Effects of Salt Supplements in CKD (2026). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42381762/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2026.106619
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  4. Both potassium salts improved beta-cell-function estimates; only citrate improved insulin-sensitivity estimates in this small normokalemic pilot.

    Potassium citrate → HOMA-IR estimate of insulin resistance source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    biomarker_context Imported condition classification; unverified.
    cross_nutrient
    Potassium and accompanying alkali cannot be treated as an identical intervention.
    experimental_model
    Eleven non-acidotic normokalemic adults, 7 men/4 women, ages 47-63; double-blind placebo-controlled KCl/K-citrate 90 mEq/day, two weeks each.
    limitations
    Eleven subjects, short duration and surrogate estimates; no established molecular pathway or prevention effect.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Human
    plain_language
    The accompanying anion changed the observed metabolic response.
    primary_references
    [conen-2016-pilot] Effects of potassium citrate or potassium chloride in patients with combined glucose intolerance: A placebo-controlled pilot study (2016). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S105687271630054X DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2016.03.017
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Systemic glucose regulation
    trigger_kind
    biomarker_context Imported condition classification; unverified.

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    ### k-salt-glycemic-anion-boundary Both potassium salts improved beta-cell-function estimates; only citrate improved insulin-sensitivity estimates in this small normokalemic pilot. Condition category: biomarker_context nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The accompanying anion changed the observed metabolic response. organism: Human tissue_or_cell_type: Systemic glucose regulation experimental_model: Eleven non-acidotic normokalemic adults, 7 men/4 women, ages 47-63; double-blind placebo-controlled KCl/K-citrate 90 mEq/day, two weeks each. limitations: Eleven subjects, short duration and surrogate estimates; no established molecular pathway or prevention effect. cross_nutrient: Potassium and accompanying alkali cannot be treated as an identical intervention. [conen-2016-pilot] Effects of potassium citrate or potassium chloride in patients with combined glucose intolerance: A placebo-controlled pilot study (2016). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S105687271630054X DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2016.03.017
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  5. Potassium-containing meals produced more renal K excretion than K-free meals plus intravenous KCl despite matched plasma K profiles in rats.

    Potassium → Urinary potassium excretion source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_location
    Study 1 and primary abstract.
    experimental_model
    Meal comparison with plasma-profile-matched KCl infusion
    limitations
    The responsible sensor/factor was unidentified; matching sampled plasma does not exclude every local signal.
    nutrient_topic
    Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Potassium
    organism
    Rattus norvegicus
    plain_language
    The meal-associated signal adds to the effect of potassium measured in blood.
    primary_references
    [oh-2011-gut-k] Gut sensing of dietary K+ intake increases renal K+ excretion (2011). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3154709/ DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00095.2011
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Gastrointestinal-renal axis

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    ### renal-rat-meal-k-excretion-beyond-plasma Potassium-containing meals produced more renal K excretion than K-free meals plus intravenous KCl despite matched plasma K profiles in rats. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Potassium research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The meal-associated signal adds to the effect of potassium measured in blood. organism: Rattus norvegicus tissue_or_cell_type: Gastrointestinal-renal axis experimental_model: Meal comparison with plasma-profile-matched KCl infusion limitations: The responsible sensor/factor was unidentified; matching sampled plasma does not exclude every local signal. evidence_location: Study 1 and primary abstract. [oh-2011-gut-k] Gut sensing of dietary K+ intake increases renal K+ excretion (2011). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3154709/ DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00095.2011
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