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Got Food Cravings? Your Body Might Be Starving For Minerals
April 22, 2025
Cravings are often nutrient deficiencies in disguise. Researchers call it “hidden hunger”: you can eat enough calories, but if you aren’t meeting your mineral needs, you’ll still feel hungry and experience food cravings. [*] The reason is that several minerals regulate hunger signaling, and if you aren’t getting enough of them you’ll struggle to feel satisfied, no matter how much food you eat.