Why can't I eat in the morning even though I'm hungry? A deep dive into morning appetite loss
                                
                                
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                                While the body's 'hunger hormone' ghrelin may signal a need for food, other factors can suppress your desire to eat. It's a confusing sensation to feel physically hungry yet unable to eat, leading many to wonder, why can't I eat in the morning even though I'm hungry?