eli5 Why do Potassium supplements only have 2% of the recommended daily value? (US)

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In the US, potassium supplements are restricted to no more that 99 mg, or roughly 2% of the recommended daily value. Is there a point to such a low dosage? Is it okay to take more than 99 mg in supplement form?

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Because it is dangerous when getting too much…. and since people are stupid, the rist of overdose is reduced if there is a low dosage in a single tablet… you need to actively take a box to hurt yourself….

This is how they shed responsibilities for overdoses…

Also the same reason why there is a warning in microwaves, that you must not dry your animals in said microwaves

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