Why Do I Crave Protein When Hungover? The Scientific Reasons Explained
                                
                                
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                                Recent Australian research suggests that alcohol increases levels of the hormone FGF-21, which specifically triggers a craving for protein. This hormonal shift is just one of several complex biological responses that explain why you crave protein when hungover, guiding your body toward recovery.