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For a few weeks i have been craving pickels (gerkins) and i dont know why. i am not pregnat (i have done tests). i just want to know why am i craving pickels and what health implications or benifits pickels have?

Q: for a few weeks i have been craving pickels (gerkins) and i dont know why. i am not pregnat (i have done tests). i just want to know why am i craving pickels and what health implications or benifits pickels have?

: You may be craving salt. It's hard to say why you are having these cravings without more information.

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You may be craving salt. It's hard to say why you are having these cravings without more information.

Answered 3/11/2021

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A member asked:

For a few weeks i have been craving pickels (gerkins) and i dont know why. i am not pregnat (i have done tests). i just want to know why am i craving pickels and what health implications or benifits pickels have?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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