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Posted by: hog

I recently went for a physical. My Blood work came back with a high potassium level. Would the protein supplement or creatine I'm taking cause this?


Posted by: Doublebase

You may want to post this in the "general health and awarness" section. That is a good question and I do not know the answer but I bet someone here does.


Posted by: Prince

hog welcome to IM!

not thinking whey and creatine would affect potassium levels, did your doc have an answer/opinion?


Posted by: Spud

Maybe you eat too many bananas?

Is an elevated level of potassium bad or is it negligible?


Posted by: IainDaniel

Elevated Potassium levels can be the result of many problems. Please consult your doctor.


Posted by: IainDaniel

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Originally Posted by Spud View Post
Maybe you eat too many bananas?

Is an elevated level of potassium bad or is it negligible?
It can be very serious.


Posted by: dg806

Yes it can be very serious. I am actually taking a drug for high blood pressure and it increases potassium. Before it always run on the low side. I have to monitor my blood. Are you taking any drugs like this?


Posted by: hog

Thanks for the replys to my question.

I am not on any medication that would effect my potassium levels.

My MD sent me to have blood drawn again on Friday to see if the results are the same.

Apparently, it is possible that the act of withdrawing blood can alter the blood in such a way that it gives a high potassium level when tested. I guess you might say it could result in a "false positive". At this point that is what I'm hoping.

I will post the results of Fridays test.

I have not had a conversation with my MD about the Protein supplement or Creatine that I take but in doing a little research myself I'm hard pressed to think that either supplement is causing this problem.

Once again, thank you for your posts.


Posted by: hog

2nd blood test came back normal

Thanks again for the replys



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