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I crave black pepper i have a pepper grinder that is set to give big chuncks of black pepper. i crave it as soon as i get up untill i go to bed. i leave a napkin out and grind pepper all day. i eat a lot of pepper. i can't stop. i know it can't be good fo

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Dr. G Funari answered

Taken : Taken from livestrong.Com. See link for full article. Food cravings can trigger unhealthy eating binges, reports sciencenews.Com. Eating binges can also lead to a sense of guilt or embarrassment. If a nutrient deficiency causes a craving, it may indicate a serious health condition. Consult a physician to determine if a nutrient deficiency may be the underlying cause of an intense black pepper craving. Black pepper can also increase serotonin and may boost the effects of some anti-depressant drugs, so consult your physician regarding any potential medication interactions before satisfying your craving with a black-pepper encrusted eating binge.

Answered 11/15/2019

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