Potassium Chloride Isn’t Dangerous in Vaccines
The Claim
Potassium chloride, a substance used in lethal injections, is also being used in the Pfizer vaccine. As a result, the vaccine can be detrimental to one’s health.
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The claim went viral on social media following the initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Misbar’s Analysis
The FDA released a list of ingredients in the COVID-19 vaccine to the public. Among them is potassium chloride. Potassium chloride is also used in lethal injection. This has prompted fear amongst some social media users, some of which have even advised others not to take the vaccine.
However, Misbar’s investigation found that potassium chloride isn’t dangerous, particularly in small amounts. In fact, it’s a common part of our diet. It’s a salt substitute. It is commonly mixed in with table salt (sodium chloride) to ensure that people don’t consume too much sodium. It also helps provide some potassium, which is a necessary part of any healthy diet.
Potassium chloride is in several foods, including potato chips and snack bars. In a pure and powdered form, potassium chloride is even used in as supplement to help people with potassium deficiencies. In vaccines, it’s used as a “stabilizer.” Working in conjunction with some other ingredients, it helps keep the vaccine’s Ph balance at the right level.
