it really wouldnt take long for a K depleting drug or diuretic to cause some serious harm and big risks to their health and life!
I have never taken more than two of these a day or long term, and that was without knowing all this and I am so glad I did it just like I did now
another part that wasnt mentioned that I saw repeatedly and this is listed with POISON CONTROL, is that horsetail can contain NICOTINE, and is not recommended for anyone under the age of 18 , it is NOT recommended or considered safe for pregnant/nursing women whatseover either.
& since I have taken only the Alta brand in the past , I can say that I have never had any issues with it, but I only took it within that 1-3 range! I can also say after ending up in the ER talking to docs from a very serious reaction to a herb, and talking to paramedics in the back of an ambulance after being seriously admonished about herbs, as I WAS having a severe reaction, that I dont care what brand it is, since none of it is FDA regulated or approved, nothing has beeen totally established or tested and proven as truth. Those that hear that wlll......hear. Once I was brought out of the crises, I got told ER stories of various reactions to herbs. And got seriously schooled by what it means that its not FDA approved. They are just plants with no long term testing or major studies done and they can and wlll affect everyone differently ,just like drugs. They are nothing more than plants and pills that are unregulated or even checked by a higher source than just that company!
To just be against pharmacueticals as the enemy with the stance all herbs are natural and without risk and that only meds are harmful,is a grave grave mistake! and was the whole tone of the OP in the other thread, no matter what anyone said
I have also been in a ER with PVC'S BACK TO BACK in my heart due to a 'low normal' serum potassium range, on the verge of a heart attack, from the same principle of a potassium depleting drug! as well as other miserable symptoms!
so its good that Vevster is taking it within range, but I FOUND it very wrong to just say its safe for everyone else, and to discount anyone wanting to make sure it was or wasnt. I'm glad nothing happened to you.....but that can in no way mean everybody will be safe. HELL like I SAID even within range if I would have taken something like this while my K was low and I didnt know it yet......this could have took me out! Quick!
If anyone would have OD'd on the Alta it would have been me and I am feeling better than ever. I'm not telling anyone to take more the the recommended dose but I am alive to tell you all that I did not have any adverse effect taking them. I reaped a lot of benefit, now because I'm lazy I'm taking 2 -3 a day again. Still reaping the benefits
Of course all things should be done with moderation. Point well taken.
...research is soooo important.
now *No pun intended* 
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