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Recently started craving cigarette ashes, i was told this is from a mineral defiency. what mineral would cause this and how can i treat it.
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Pica with cigarette: Ashes cravings is often caused by low potassium levels. Please see your doctor to be tested for this. Good luck.
Answered 4/9/2016
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