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Will drinking excessive amounts of alcohol cause an electrolyte imbalance?
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Dehydration...: ...Is most common problem with excessive alcohol intake. Chronic drinkers are often magnesium depleted, and occasionally have low potassium as well.
Answered 4/13/2013
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