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You need a different amount of potassium each day depending on your age and gender.
In general, the following applies:
Infants
* 0-6mths - 500mg * 7-12mths - 700mg
Children
* 1-3yrs - 1400mg * 4-8yrs - 1600mg * 9-18yrs - 2000mg Adults
* 19-50yrs - 2000mg Pregnant and Lactating Women
* 18-50yrs - 2000mg
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