POTASSIUM CHELATE 20% RICE BASED is a chelated potassium supplement which provides potassium to the body. It is used in the treatment and prevention of low potassium blood level. Potassium helps proper functioning of heart, kidney, cells, muscles and nerves. Certain situations can arise which can cause the body to lose potassium faster like having prolonged diarrhea, severe vomiting, taking diuretics and hyperaldosteronism. In these cases, taking potassium supplement becomes necessary to restore good health.