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A member asked:
Everytime i feel hunger is like starvation mainly when waking up. in the day i don't eat in 3 in 3 hours could be more or less.could this be a reason?
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See answer: The physiology responsible for hunger, or lack thereof, is complicated. Numerous hormones are secreted by the body with intricate feedback loops that control hunger. In addition there are emotional factors involved. There is not enough information provided by you to give any specific advice. An online consultation at Health Tap may be helpful.
Answered 1/8/2016
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