Beverages Salty drinks, such as tomato juice and commercial thirst quenchers, cause increased fluid retention. Coffee decreases potassium absorption and intensifies gastrointestinal symptoms. Low-salt milk increases fluid retention. Foods Don't take dairy products within 2 hours of taking potassium chloride or potassium iodide. Salty foods increase fluid retention.
Sugar decreases potassium absorption.
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