One alternative health experts tout is potassium-enriched salt, or potassium chloride. Like sodium chloride, it's a naturally ...

Potash refers to the mined potassium compounds that go into conventional fertilizer. Estimates vary, but the vast majority of the potash used in the U.S. — at least 85 percent — comes from Canada.

Potassium chloride is a salt-like metal compound that contains potassium and chloride. It comes in the form of white, colorless, cube-shaped crystals, and has a strong, salty taste. A person can ...