What Smell Stimulates Appetite and Why It Works
                                
                                
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                                According to research published in the journal *Physiology & Behavior*, appetizing food-related odors can significantly increase self-reported hunger ratings and trigger a cascade of physiological responses in humans. This powerful connection between scent and hunger is not merely a psychological phenomenon but a complex biological process that primes the body for eating, even before the first bite.