Used to compensate for potassium losses cause primarily by diuretics.
May also have a direct antihypertensive effect.
Typical American diet contains about 3 g of potassium a day, equivalent to about 80 mEq.
High potassium diets containing 4.7-7 g of potassium per day, equivalent to 120-180 mEq.
Most fruits, vegetables and juices contain high potassium levels.