Nutrients · mg
Potassium
Potassium helps regulate blood pressure, fluid balance, and muscle contraction. Most people get less than the recommended amount.
How much you need
Values are for general adults and vary by age, sex, and life stage. S8D personalizes the exact target to your profile.
Where to get it
- Potatoes & sweet potatoes
- Bananas
- Beans & lentils
- Leafy greens
- Yogurt
Common questions
How much Potassium do adults need?
Most adults need 2,600 mg (women) / 3,400 mg (men) (AI) of Potassium (measured in mg). The exact target depends on age, sex, and life stage — S8D personalizes it to your profile.
What is the tolerable upper limit for Potassium?
The tolerable upper limit is No established upper limit. Staying under it avoids the risks of excess intake; S8D never builds a day that exceeds any nutrient's upper limit.
Which foods are high in Potassium?
Good sources include Potatoes & sweet potatoes, Bananas, Beans & lentils, Leafy greens, Yogurt.
Why does Potassium matter?
Potassium helps regulate blood pressure, fluid balance, and muscle contraction. Most people get less than the recommended amount.