From Dr. James' Teachings
Dr. James did not leave published teaching notes for this formula. Although no written literature was available, I worked alongside him in clinical practice for more than 15 years, learning not only from his written work but from his day-to-day approach to caring for clients. The information below reflects both those experiences and my own clinical practice.
From My Practice
Potassium has been one of the most important nutrients in my own life. For as long as I can remember, I dealt with severe charley horses and cramping in the soles of my feet. Sometimes the cramp would begin in the bottom of my foot and travel all the way up through my calf, locking my entire lower leg. The pain could happen while I was sleeping, sitting, swimming, or simply walking. I accepted it as normal because I didn't know any different.
Years later, I discovered just how deficient I was in potassium. Ironically, I couldn't tolerate the potassium supplements that were commonly available. I could tell you the exact moment one reached my stomach because my stomach would begin cramping so intensely. It didn't matter which brand I tried, where I purchased it, or what dose I took. Every isolated potassium supplement I tried caused the same painful reaction. Even eating more than about half of a banana or other potassium-rich foods would do the same thing. At the time, I had no idea there was another option. Like most people, I simply assumed potassium was potassium. I didn't know the supplements I was taking were isolated forms of potassium, and I certainly wasn't looking for a whole food alternative because I didn't know one existed. I only knew that my body desperately needed potassium, yet every isolated source I tried caused me pain.
When my dad developed Potassium+, everything changed for me. Rather than using an isolated form of potassium, he formulated this supplement from whole food sources. Potassium+ became the first potassium supplement I could take without pain. Instead of causing my stomach to cramp, it gave my body the potassium it had been missing. Combined with PM Minerals+, it completely changed my life. When I take both consistently, my charley horses and foot cramps are completely gone. Today I simply maintain with one capsule of Potassium+ each day, along with my daily PM Minerals+, and the difference is remarkable. Quite honestly, my life is much more painful without Potassium+. I can't promise that everyone will have the same experience I have, but I can honestly say that Potassium+ has been life-changing for me.
Potassium is one of the body's essential minerals and is required for virtually every cell to function properly. It helps regulate fluid balance, supports healthy nerve signaling, allows muscles to contract and relax normally, and helps maintain a healthy heartbeat. It also plays an important role in cardiovascular health, healthy blood pressure regulation, normal muscle function, electrolyte balance, cellular hydration, energy production, acid-base balance, and the transport of nutrients into cells while helping remove cellular waste products. Potassium is necessary for healthy kidney function, proper nervous system function, and the countless cellular activities that keep every organ and tissue working as designed. Because it is involved in so many vital processes throughout the body, maintaining healthy potassium levels is an important part of supporting overall health and wellness.
Dosage Guide
A personal note for my clients: If we've worked together recently, please follow the recommendations I gave you during your consultation. They were personalized to your individual health needs, goals, and circumstances and may differ from the general dosage suggestions provided here or on the bottle.
Support Needed
Maintenance
Mild
Moderate
Intensive
Common Amount
1 to 2 capsules once daily
1 capsule twice daily
3 capsules once daily
2 capsules twice daily
Once you begin noticing improvement, you can usually reduce to the lowest amount that continues to provide the support you need.
The directions on the bottle provide a general recommendation. In my own practice, I view those amounts as a starting point, not a limit. During times of greater discomfort, I adjust the amount and frequency according to the level of support the body seems to need.
Traditional Use of the Contents
Potassium citrate has traditionally been used to support healthy electrolyte balance, normal muscle function, healthy nerve function, and healthy heart function.
Nettle has traditionally been used to support healthy kidney and urinary tract function, healthy joints, mineral replenishment, and overall vitality while providing naturally occurring potassium and other trace minerals.