• JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Similarly, craving red meat is often a sign of iron deficiency. It can also just be protein cravings, but if it’s something that happens often try some iron pills

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      Also a sign of anemia (which usually isn’t simultaneously a sign of needing protein) is eating ice.

      If you recognise yourself as genuinely wanting to aways crush and chew the ice in drinks, checking iron levels might be in order.