Comparing E332II - Tripotassium citrate vs E333 - Calcium citrates
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How long should you take potassium citrate for?
There’s no set “duration” when it’s present as a food additive; for therapeutic use it’s taken only as directed by a clinician, often long-term (months to years) with periodic monitoring of blood potassium and kidney function.
How long should you take potassium citrate for kidney stones?
Typically for months to years, adjusted to reach target urine pH/citrate and continued as long as stone risk persists, with regular checks of potassium and kidney function—your clinician sets the duration.
Is potassium citrate good for you?
As a food additive (E332ii) it’s generally considered safe at typical use levels; medically it can benefit certain kidney stone patients, but unnecessary or high intakes can be risky, especially with kidney disease or potassium‑sparing drugs.
Can potassium citrate dissolve kidney stones?
It can help dissolve uric acid stones (and sometimes cystine) by alkalinizing urine, but it does not dissolve calcium‑based stones; it also helps prevent new stones by raising urinary citrate.
How much potassium citrate per day?
There’s no consumer “daily amount” for its use as a food additive; for prescription therapy in kidney stones, typical doses are about 30–60 mEq/day in divided doses (individualized and monitored by a clinician).
Does calcium citrate cause constipation?
At the small amounts used in foods (E333), it’s unlikely to cause constipation; at supplement doses, some people may experience it, but calcium citrate is generally less constipating than calcium carbonate.
Which is better for osteoporosis calcium citrate or carbonate?
Both can help if total calcium and vitamin D intake are adequate; calcium citrate is better absorbed (especially with low stomach acid) and gentler on the gut, while carbonate has more elemental calcium per tablet, costs less, but is more likely to cause constipation and should be taken with food.
Is calcium citrate the same as calcium?
No—calcium citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid (E333) that supplies calcium; “calcium” refers to the elemental mineral itself.
What is the difference between calcium and calcium citrate?
Calcium is the elemental nutrient, whereas calcium citrate is a compound that delivers calcium bound to citrate (about 21–24% calcium by weight) and is used as a food additive (E333) and in supplements; the citrate form is more soluble and well absorbed.
Can calcium citrate cause constipation?
At food-use levels it’s unlikely; at supplement doses it can in some people, though it tends to cause less constipation than calcium carbonate.