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What Does It Mean If You Crave Starch?

Dec 30, 2025 •

4 min read

According to a 2014 meta-analysis, craving non-food items like starch, a condition known as amylophagia, is significantly associated with nutrient deficiencies like anemia. What does it mean if you crave starch? The answer can range from simple hunger to underlying medical or psychological issues.

What Does It Mean to Crave Starch? Decoding the Underlying Causes

Dec 21, 2025 •

5 min read

Studies show that cravings for raw starch, a condition known as amylophagia (a form of pica), are often associated with iron or zinc deficiencies. This unusual compulsion raises the question: what does it mean to crave starch and what causes it?