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How come girls crave sugar and or salt when they are on their periods?
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Hormonal process: For some women this salt craving can worsen water retention. Salt and sugar craving can result water retention and weight gain. It is best to try to limit sugar and salt intake if one has severe premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
Answered 9/28/2016
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