Sodium Polystyrene sulfonate rids the body of excess potassium which can cause heart arrhythmia and sudden death. It acts by exchanging sodium for potassium. It is most commonly sold under the brand name "Kayexalate". According to Wikipedia, Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used as a super-plastifier in cement, as a dye improving agent for cotton and as proton exchange membranes in fuel cell applications. Needless to say, intestinal side effects are common. I have taken several large (60g) doses in the last few days. In my mind, I am eating (and suffering the consequences of having eaten) a bean-bag chair filled with polystyrene pellets.
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