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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Potassium and Vitex are closely matched across evidence, studies, and safety.
Verdict
Probably helps
10 of 15 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Likely helps
12 of 13 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (1)
Outcomes where both Potassium and Vitex have evidence — compare verdict strength side-by-side.
99-500mg daily from supplements (food provides more)
With food to reduce GI upset, Spread throughout day, During/after exercise for athletes
Potassium Citrate or Potassium Gluconate
20-40mg extract (standardized to 0.5% agnuside)
Morning, Consistently at same time daily
Standardized extract (0.5% agnuside or 0.6% aucubin)
2-4 weeks
1-2 weeks
Long-term
With excess or kidney issues
1-3 cycles
2-3 cycles
1-2 cycles
Effect of changes in potassium intake on blood pressure: a dose–response meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (2000–2024)
Clinical Kidney Journal (2025) · Meta analysis · n=2500
Dose-response analysis of RCTs from 2000-2024
Magnesium and Potassium Supplementation for Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction in the General Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-Analysis for Optimal Dosage and Treatment Length
Nutrients (2024) · Meta analysis
Both supplements demonstrated greater reductions in SBP for the general population at lower dosages and longer treatment durations.
Sex-specific associations between sodium and potassium intake and overall and cause-specific mortality: a large prospective U.S. cohort study, systematic review, and updated meta-analysis of cohort studies
BMC medicine (2024) · Meta analysis · n=237036
Meta-analysis examining Potassium efficacy
Vitex agnus-castus in premenstrual syndrome: A meta-analysis of double-blind randomised controlled trials
Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2019) · Meta analysis · n=1878
Vitex significantly reduced overall PMS symptom scores vs placebo
Herbal medicine for depression and anxiety: A systematic review with assessment of potential psycho-oncologic relevance
Phytotherapy research : PTR (2018) · Systematic review
Overall, 45% of studies reported positive findings with fewer adverse effects compared with conventional medications.
A Critical Approach to Evaluating Clinical Efficacy, Adverse Events and Drug Interactions of Herbal Remedies
Phytotherapy research : PTR (2016) · Review
A critical evaluation of the clinical data regarding the adverse effects has shown that herbal remedies are generally better tolerated than synthetic medications.
Based on meta-analysis of RCTs showing large effect size. Most effective for irritability, mood swings, and breast tenderness. Standardized extracts (Ze 440, BNO 1095) had strongest evidence. High heterogeneity noted between studies.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Both Potassium and Vitex are closely matched — the best choice depends on your specific health goals.
No known interactions between Potassium and Vitex have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.