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I am constantly eating spoonful's of flour. is this dangerous for my health?
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Probably not: Flour eating is benign but an odd way to get nutrition. However it is sometimes associate with low iron levels. You might get some iron supplements at your pharmacy and see if that lowers your desire for flour eating.
Answered 10/22/2016
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