Is Dipotassium Phosphate Bad For You?
Short answer
Dipotassium phosphate as a food additive is most likely safe when consumed in moderate amounts. You should be cautious, however, if you have kidney problems or are taking it as a workout supplement.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
Dipotassium phosphate is used as food additive. It's used in imitation dairy creamers to prevent coagulation and appears in certain powders used to prepare beverages.
Dipotassium phosphate is generally recognized as safe by the FDA. It's a source of phosphorus, which may be a concern for those who have kidney disease. If your kidneys aren't working properly, they might have trouble maintaining healthy levels of phosphate in your blood. According to the Mayo clinic, too much phosphorus in your blood can contribute to your risk of developing bone or heart disease.
Moreover, the advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest has warned that too much phosphorus isn't just a risk for those who are already suffering from kidney disease: it might also be bad, they say, for those who have healthy kidneys. There's some evidence that a diet with too much phosphorus can increase your chances of developing chronic kidney disease. Too much phosphorus might also lead to heart damage or arterial stiffening.
Dipotassium phosphate is sometimes advertised as a workout supplement. Generally, it's a bad idea to take phosphate supplements without first consulting with a doctor. There's not much literature yet about how it functions when used in a workout setting, so talk to a medical professional first and be sparing if you do plan to use it in this way.
A third use for dipotassium phosphate is as a medicine - it can be a diuretic or a laxative. Consult with a doctor if you're planning on using dipotassium phosphate as medicine. It can interact with certain other medications such as corticosteroids, so you'll want to talk to your doctor to avoid any potential adverse effects.
Possible long-term side effects
- kidney disease
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arerial stiffening
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phosphorus overload
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heart disease
Commonly found in
- non-dairy creamers
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powdered beverages
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mineral supplements
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starter cultures
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