Management of the Low Potassium State in Patients on the Low Sodium Diet

Abstract

Fifty patients on a low sodium diet were studied for the appearance of potassium imbalance and the ability of salt substitutes to prevent or correct it. None of those using a salt substitute showed an abnormal drop of serum potassium. diasal,® containing potassium chloride, seemed most efficient in preventing a negative or restoring a positive potassium balance.