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by ttGpN5Nde3pK 1750 days ago
Sodium is just one.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolyte#Physiological_impo...

The average intake for people in the US for magnesium, potassium, and calcium is well below DRI.

https://www.nature.com/articles/1001955

More support/info:

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfession...

Track your food (myfitnesspal/cronometer/etc) with a cheap gram scale and ensure you are meeting the daily recommended requirements for vitamins and minerals. Plain potatoes are a great source of magnesium and potassium, and are pretty low calorie/healthy if you don't put junk on them, but there are plenty of other foods as well.