Potassium DCA

10–25 mg/kg/day Molar equiv. to sodium DCA 2 wk on 1 wk off MW adjustment: ×1.147 vs sodium form

The Complete Guide to Potassium DCA Dosing Protocols

Molar equivalence calculations, published ranges, and cycle protocols for KDCA.

Dosing potassium DCA requires one additional calculation compared to sodium DCA: the molar weight adjustment. Because KDCA has a higher molecular weight (172.97 vs 150.92 g/mol), you need more grams to deliver the same molar quantity of dichloroacetate.

The conversion factor is 1.147. To convert a sodium DCA dose to its potassium DCA equivalent, multiply by 1.147. So 1000mg sodium DCA equals approximately 1147mg potassium DCA.

Published research on sodium DCA uses 10–25 mg/kg/day divided into two daily doses. Applying the conversion factor for potassium DCA gives an equivalent range of approximately 11.5–28.7 mg/kg/day. For a 70kg adult, this translates to roughly 800–2000mg of potassium DCA per day.

Cycle protocols from the sodium DCA literature apply equally: 2 weeks on, 1 week off is the most commonly referenced protocol. Some researchers use a 5 days on, 2 days off pattern.

The same adjunct considerations apply — B1 (thiamine) supplementation is referenced in the literature alongside extended DCA use of either salt form.

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