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Water Shed

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Potassium 200 mg
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Score50
Moderate potassium is overshadowed by diuretic herbs and a hidden blend, making the formula unsuitable as a simple daily potassium option.
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Quantity:60 Tablet(s) • (30 servings)
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Moderate potassium is overshadowed by diuretic herbs and a hidden blend, making the formula unsuitable as a simple daily potassium option.
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Analysis

Potassium gluconate supplies a moderate 200 mg amount in a usable form. Uva ursi and parsley shift the formula toward short-term fluid loss rather than balanced electrolyte support.

The named botanical extracts may increase urination, while an additional proprietary blend hides ingredient-level amounts. That combination makes the overall effect less predictable than a plain potassium product.

The product may appeal to adults seeking temporary water-shedding support, not routine cardiovascular nutrition. Prescription diuretics, kidney problems, or poor fluid intake raise the practical risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Who is it for
  • Adults specifically seeking short-term fluid-balance support
  • Users who understand herbal diuretic effects
Best for
  • Occasional water-shedding routines
  • Short-term use with careful hydration

Pros

  • Moderate potassium amount
  • Gluconate form is disclosed
  • Uva ursi and parsley extracts are individually listed

Cons

  • Formula is not designed for sustained heart support
  • Part of the botanical blend is proprietary
  • Diuretic herbs can work against hydration goals

Warnings

  • Uva ursi and parsley may increase fluid loss and can worsen dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
  • Combining the diuretic herbs with prescription diuretics may intensify fluid and electrolyte changes.
  • Potassium plus fluid-shifting herbs needs particular caution with impaired kidney function.

Nutrient quality

55 Moderate impact

Potassium gluconate is usable, while the botanical blend has no disclosed ingredient-level form details. Potassium and two named herbs have moderate amounts, but the proprietary blend cannot be assessed, while uva ursi and parsley may worsen dehydration or electrolyte imbalance with prescription diuretics or kidney problems.

Ingredient transparency

45 Lower impact

Named actives have amounts, but the proprietary botanical blend hides its contents and individual doses. Serving totals are apparent, but full directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

58 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating is moderately positive. The moderate rating base offers some confidence but is not extensive, while complaint and firsthand experience details are unavailable.

Value for money

45 Lower impact

Quality and disclosure gaps weaken the asking position. The serving value is weak within the category.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Potassium (Potassium Gluconate)
200 mg
Proprietary Botanical Blend
200 mg
Uva Ursi 4:1 extract
250 mg
Parsley 4:1 extract
250 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
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B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

Potassium gluconate offers good absorption, though the amount is only moderate for potassium support. The label likely gives elemental potassium but does not also disclose the compound weight. Uva ursi and parsley are included to promote fluid loss, which may complicate hydration and makes the formula less suitable as a simple daily potassium supplement.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Potassium intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    D'Elia L; Barba G; Cappuccio FP; Strazzullo P · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2011
    Meta-analysis247,510 participants11 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  2. Oral potassium supplementation for management of essential hypertension: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Poorolajal J; Zeraati F; Soltanian AR; Sheikh V; Hooshmand E; Maleki A · PloS one · 2017
    Meta-analysis1,213 participants23 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  3. Effect of Potassium Supplementation on Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies.
    D'Elia L; Cappuccio FP; Masulli M; La Fata E; Rendina D; Galletti F · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis332 participants5 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  4. Magnesium and Potassium Supplementation for Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction in the General Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-Analysis for Optimal Dosage and Treatment Length.
    Behers BJ; Behers BM; Stephenson-Moe CA; Vargas IA; Meng Z; Thompson AJ; Melchor J; Wojtas CN; Rosario MA; Baker JF; Deevers AC; Mouratidis RW; Sweeney MJ · Nutrients · 2024
    Meta-analysisHeart Health forPotassium
  5. Potassium intake and risk of stroke in women with hypertension and nonhypertension in the Women's Health Initiative.
    Seth A; Mossavar-Rahmani Y; Kamensky V; Silver B; Lakshminarayan K; Prentice R; Van Horn L; Wassertheil-Smoller S · Stroke · 2015
    Cohort study90,137 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  6. Effect of high potassium diet on endothelial function.
    Blanch N; Clifton PM; Petersen KS; Willoughby SR; Keogh JB · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2015
    Randomized trial35 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  7. Associations between sodium, potassium, and blood pressure: results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, a prospective cohort study.
    Swift SL; Sotres-Alvarez D; Raij L; Wassertheil-Smoller S; Schneiderman N; Llabre M; Zeki Al Hazzouri A; Rundek T; Van Horn L; Daviglus M; Castaneda S; Youngblood M; Mossavar-Rahmani Y; Elfassy T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study11,429 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  8. Serum potassium levels provide prognostic information in symptomatic heart failure beyond traditional clinical variables.
    Toledo CC; Vellosa Schwartzmann P; Miguel Silva L; da Silva Ferreira G; Bianchini Cardoso F; Citelli Ribeiro V; Paim LR; Antunes-Correa LM; Carvalho Sposito A; Matos Souza JR; Modolo R; Nadruz W; Fernandes de Carvalho LS; Coelho-Filho OR · ESC heart failure · 2021
    Cohort study178 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  9. Long-Term Potassium Monitoring and Dynamics in Heart Failure and Risk of Mortality.
    Núñez J; Bayés-Genís A; Zannad F; Rossignol P; Núñez E; Bodí V; Miñana G; Santas E; Chorro FJ; Mollar A; Carratalá A; Navarro J; Górriz JL; Lupón J; Husser O; Metra M; Sanchis J · Circulation · 2019
    Cohort study2,164 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  10. Finerenone, Serum Potassium, and Clinical Outcomes in Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction.
    Vardeny O; Vaduganathan M; Claggett BL; Desai AS; Jhund PS; Lam CSP; Senni M; Shah SJ; Voors AA; Zannad F; Pitt B; Matsumoto S; Merkely B; Zieroth S; Yilmaz MB; Lay-Flurrie J; Viswanathan P; Horvat-Broecker A; Scalise A; McMurray JJV; Solomon SD · JAMA cardiology · 2025
    Randomized trial6,001 participantsHeart Health forPotassium