Fracture risk

Overview

SupplementDEX currently indexes Potassium for fracture risk. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for the full rating.

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Potassium	★★★★★	Very Low / None

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Do not purchase★★★★★

How we scored this

Effect SizeVery Low / NoneEvidenceLowTrustMedium

Evidence Review

Using a salt substitute instead of regular salt did not lower the risk of bone fractures over five years.
It’s still a good choice for heart health, but it doesn’t appear to help protect your bones or prevent fractures.

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RCTEffect of salt substitution on fracture-a secondary analysis of the Salt Substitute and Stroke Study (SSaSS)2024n=20,995

In 20,995 SSaSS participants, salt substitute versus regular salt for 5 years did not alter fracture incidence (RR 0.96 for all fractures).

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Study distribution across 1 supplements for fracture risk (1 studies total).
Supplement	DEX	Studies	Meta-analyses	Share
Potassium	★★★★★32%	1	0	100%