Can You Take Potassium and Strontium Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Both potassium and strontium require renal clearance. Strontium competes with calcium at the kidney level, and adding potassium increases the electrolyte balancing burden on the kidneys.

How to arrange timing

Use both at recommended doses. Those with reduced kidney function should be cautious about stacking mineral supplements.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Marie PJ. Curr Opin Pharmacol. 2005;5(6):633-636; Palmer BF. N Engl J Med. 2004;351(6):585-592

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.