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.
The level of an electrolyte in the blood can become too high or too low. Body electrolyte levels tend to alter when water levels in the body change - when our level of hydration goes up or down. Electrolyte levels are kept constant by our kidneys and several hormones.