Is this dose safe?

(ray) #1

Cream of tartar, or potassium bitartrate, is 20% potassium. A half-teaspoon a day is the common wisdom for preventing high blood pressure issues. Dissolve the cream of tartar into warm water or a warm flavored drink. (Heat will help it dissolve.)

(Bunny) #2

Very interesting!

The Full Guide to Cream of Tartar Uses and Benefits: “…If you have ever encountered the word “tartar” it may have been in regards to tartar sauce. But cream of tartar is a lesser-known byproduct of the wine industry created during fermentation of grape juice in barrels. Tartaric acid crystallizes into a sediment at the bottom of the barrel during the fermentation of the grapes but is not alcoholic. The residue is purified and turned into a white powder known as a cream of tartar. …More

(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.) #3

I would say yes until you get up to a single dose of about 6 tablespoons. That seems to cause trouble.:face_vomiting:

Thanks for this. I think cream of tartar is probably a lot more palatable than Epsom salts which is what I use in my own electrolyte mix.