NCIt definition : The acetate salt form of potassium, an essential macromineral. Potassium maintains
intracellular tonicity, is required for nerve conduction, cardiac, skeletal and smooth
muscle contraction, production of energy, the synthesis of nucleic acids, maintenance
of blood pressure and normal renal function. This agent has potential antihypertensive
effects and when taken as a nutritional supplement may prevent hypokalemia.;