* Disorders of the digestive tract that might alter the speed food and supplements pass through the body (GI motility conditions): If you have one of these disorders, do not take potassium supplements. Potassium could build up to dangerous levels in your body.
* Allergy to aspirin or tartrazine products: Avoid potassium supplements that contain tartrazine.
*Potassium-rich foods (such as bananas, oranges, and green leafy vegetables): Can add to high potassium levels in the body caused by ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors including captopril (Capoten) and enalapril (Vasotec) prescribed to lower blood pressure or treat heart failure. Too much potassium can cause an irregular heartbeat and heart palpitations.
==Benefits and uses of Potassium are==
Too much sodium and inadequate potassium in your diet could double your risk of dying from a heart attack and increase the chances of an early death from any cause by almost 50 percent.