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PectaSol-C Modified Citrus Pectin

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Sodium 180 mg
Potassium 420 mg
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Score74
A flexible, long-supply pectin powder with a useful potassium contribution. It is more practical than the capsule versions, though mineral disclosure and cardiovascular depth remain limited.
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Quantity:454 Gram(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Cardiovascular Support
Heart Health

Score 74

A flexible, long-supply pectin powder with a useful potassium contribution. It is more practical than the capsule versions, though mineral disclosure and cardiovascular depth remain limited.
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19 servings • Lime Infusion Potassium 420 mg, Sodium 180 mg • 19 Ounce(s) • 90 servings $123.50 ($1.37 per serving)
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Analysis

The powder provides 5 g of modified citrus pectin, 420 mg potassium, and 180 mg sodium. Its potassium contribution is useful, but pectin remains the main active and the product is not designed as an electrolyte drink.

Powder dosing avoids a large capsule burden and the ingredient list is focused. Missing mineral forms limit quality assessment, while no other major heart-support ingredients broaden the formula.

Ninety servings improve continuity and practical value for established pectin users. People with reduced kidney function or potassium-retaining medication need individual review before adding this amount.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer powder to multiple capsules
  • Regular modified citrus pectin users
  • People cleared to add 420 mg of potassium
Best for
  • Long-term modified citrus pectin supplementation
  • Flexible powder use
  • Avoiding a high capsule count

Pros

  • Provides 5 g of modified citrus pectin
  • Supplies 420 mg potassium
  • Ninety-serving powder format is practical

Cons

  • Potassium and sodium forms are unspecified
  • Not suitable for substantial electrolyte replacement
  • Direct heart-health coverage is narrow

Warnings

  • People with kidney impairment or taking potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs should seek individualized guidance before adding 420 mg potassium per serving.

Nutrient quality

77 High impact

A substantial pectin serving provides meaningful soluble fiber without obvious excess. Limited standardization and indirect goal alignment remain the main weaknesses.

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Ingredient transparency

83 Highest impact

Active amounts are clearly listed without a hidden blend. Non-active ingredients and detailed standardization remain missing.

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Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The supplied average rating is very strong. No specific review comments were supplied, so repeated negative experiences cannot be assessed.

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Value for money

58 Moderate impact

The powder format offers better dose value than the capsule versions. Premium pricing still weakens category competitiveness.

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Goals

Cardiovascular Support
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Potassium · 420 mg

Potassium provides a relevant route to cardiovascular support. Dose or form uncertainty limits confidence in the practical contribution.

The formula remains narrow rather than comprehensive. Vitamin K can oppose warfarin and related vitamin-K-antagonist medicines, so the intake should remain medically coordinated and consistent.

Study evidence
Potassium Supportive 117 studies
Heart Health
Heart Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB Formula Quality

Potassium provides a useful contribution to electrolyte balance and vascular tone. Modified citrus pectin adds fiber-related support, but it is not a well-established primary heart-health active.

The potassium amount is clear while its chemical form is missing. The short formula is coherent, though direct cardiovascular depth remains limited.

Study evidence
Potassium Supportive 182 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Total Carbohydrates
4 Gram(s)
Sodium
180 mg
Potassium
420 mg
PectaSol-C modified Citrus Pectin
5 Gram(s)
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Vegetarian
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Sodium · 180 mg OverallScore61
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The clearly disclosed sodium amount is too low for exercise-focused electrolyte replacement. Potassium is listed, but neither mineral form nor any buffering system is identified. The serving is designed around modified citrus pectin, so its cost offers limited value for sodium-focused use.

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Potassium · 420 mg OverallScore55
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The stated 420 mg potassium amount comes from a citrus-pectin product rather than a purpose-built mineral formula. Its exact chemical form is unknown, and the label provides only one value without a compound-to-elemental breakdown. An effective amount and midrange serving cost provide good dose efficiency despite unknown form quality.

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Potassium Chloride 365 mg

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Trace Minerals
A liquid blend covers sodium, potassium, magnesium, and other main electrolytes at low recurring cost. It provides broader hydration value than the original fiber-focused formula with indirect heart relevance, but the amounts are modest and branded trace-mineral terms remain vague.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Potassium intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    D'Elia L; Barba G; Cappuccio FP; Strazzullo P · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2011
    Meta-analysis247,510 participants11 studies pooledCardiovascular Support Heart Health forPotassium
  2. Effect of high potassium diet on endothelial function.
    Blanch N; Clifton PM; Petersen KS; Willoughby SR; Keogh JB · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2015
    Randomized trial35 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  3. Potassium levels and the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among patients with cardiovascular diseases: a meta-analysis of cohort studies.
    Fan Y; Wu M; Li X; Zhao J; Shi J; Ding L; Jiang H; Li Z; Zhang W; Ma T; Wang D; Ma L · Nutrition journal · 2024
    Meta-analysis227,645 participants31 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  4. The Relation of Serum Potassium Concentration with Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in Community-Living Individuals.
    Hughes-Austin JM; Rifkin DE; Beben T; Katz R; Sarnak MJ; Deo R; Hoofnagle AN; Homma S; Siscovick DS; Sotoodehnia N; Psaty BM; de Boer IH; Kestenbaum B; Shlipak MG; Ix JH · Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN · 2017
    Cohort study9,651 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  5. Urinary potassium excretion and risk of cardiovascular events.
    Kieneker LM; Gansevoort RT; de Boer RA; Brouwers FP; Feskens EJ; Geleijnse JM; Navis G; Bakker SJ; Joosten MM; PREVEND Study Group · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2017
    Cohort study7,795 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  6. Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intake and Risk of Non-Fatal Cardiovascular Diseases: The Million Veteran Program.
    Wang DD; Li Y; Nguyen XT; Song RJ; Ho YL; Hu FB; Willett WC; Wilson PWF; Cho K; Gaziano JM; Djoussé L; On Behalf Of The Va Million Veteran Program · Nutrients · 2022
    Cohort study180,156 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  7. Sex-specific associations between potassium intake, blood pressure, and cardiovascular outcomes: the EPIC-Norfolk study.
    Wouda RD; Boekholdt SM; Khaw KT; Wareham NJ; de Borst MH; Hoorn EJ; Rotmans JI; Vogt L · European heart journal · 2022
    Cohort study24,963 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  8. Urinary sodium and potassium excretion, mortality, and cardiovascular events.
    O'Donnell M; Mente A; Rangarajan S; McQueen MJ; Wang X; Liu L; Yan H; Lee SF; Mony P; Devanath A; Rosengren A; Lopez-Jaramillo P; Diaz R; Avezum A; Lanas F; Yusoff K; Iqbal R; Ilow R; Mohammadifard N; Gulec S; Yusufali AH; Kruger L; Yusuf R; Chifamba J; Kabali C; Dagenais G; Lear SA; Teo K; Yusuf S; PURE Investigators · The New England journal of medicine · 2014
    Cohort study101,945 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  9. Dietary Potassium Attenuates the Effects of Dietary Sodium on Vascular Function in Salt-Resistant Adults.
    Smiljanec K; Mbakwe A; Ramos Gonzalez M; Farquhar WB; Lennon SL · Nutrients · 2021
    Randomized trial33 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  10. Potassium-rich diet and risk of stroke: updated meta-analysis.
    D'Elia L; Iannotta C; Sabino P; Ippolito R · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2015
    Meta-analysis333,250 participants14 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  11. Sex-specific associations between sodium and potassium intake and overall and cause-specific mortality: a large prospective U.S. cohort study, systematic review, and updated meta-analysis of cohort studies.
    Gan L; Zhao B; Inoue-Choi M; Liao LM; Graubard BI; Weinstein SJ; Albanes D; Huang J · BMC medicine · 2024
    Meta-analysis416,104 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  12. Blood pressure response to changes in sodium and potassium intake: a metaregression analysis of randomised trials.
    Geleijnse JM; Kok FJ; Grobbee DE · Journal of human hypertension · 2003
    Meta-analysis27 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  13. Twenty-Four-Hour Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Their Associations With Blood Pressure Among Adults in China: Baseline Survey of Action on Salt China.
    Li Y; Zhang P; Wu J; Ma J; Xu J; Zhang X; Luo R; Liu M; Sun Y; Li X; Tan M; He FJ; MacGregor GA; Li X · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2021
    Cross-sectional study5,353 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  14. Oral potassium supplementation for management of essential hypertension: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Poorolajal J; Zeraati F; Soltanian AR; Sheikh V; Hooshmand E; Maleki A · PloS one · 2017
    Meta-analysis1,213 participants23 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  15. Joint association of urinary sodium and potassium excretion with cardiovascular events and mortality: prospective cohort study.
    O'Donnell M; Mente A; Rangarajan S; McQueen MJ; O'Leary N; Yin L; Liu X; Swaminathan S; Khatib R; Rosengren A; Ferguson J; Smyth A; Lopez-Jaramillo P; Diaz R; Avezum A; Lanas F; Ismail N; Yusoff K; Dans A; Iqbal R; Szuba A; Mohammadifard N; Oguz A; Yusufali AH; Alhabib KF; Kruger IM; Yusuf R; Chifamba J; Yeates K; Dagenais G; Wielgosz A; Lear SA; Teo K; Yusuf S; PURE Investigators · BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2019
    Cohort study103,570 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  16. Effect of Potassium Supplementation on Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies.
    D'Elia L; Cappuccio FP; Masulli M; La Fata E; Rendina D; Galletti F · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis332 participants5 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  17. Effects of potassium supplementation on office, home, and 24-h blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension.
    Kawano Y; Minami J; Takishita S; Omae T · American journal of hypertension · 1999
    Randomized trial55 participantsHeart Health forPotassium