Fortified breakfast cereal. Zinc: 3.8 mg in 3/4 cup (fortified with 25% of the daily value) Best ways to eat it: Look for a cereal brand that also has a good helping of vitamin D and iron. A USDA study shows that most women consume just 13 mg of iron a day, 5 mg short of the advised amount.
Electrolyte imbalances can be caused by a deficiency or an overabundance of minerals in the body. For example, hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia are indicative of excess amounts of potassium and calcium, respectively, which can disrupt the overall balance and functioning of the nerves, cardiovascular system, and muscles.
Medication-related causes of electrolyte imbalances. Electrolyte imbalances may be caused by medications including: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Calcium supplements. Certain hormones that are potassium-sparing (lead to the retention of potassium by the kidneys).