Tag: Ravenous appetite

According to research, the body's primary hunger hormone, ghrelin, is released from the stomach and intestines to stimulate appetite. If you are ravenous, it means you are experiencing an extremely intense and often insatiable form of hunger that goes beyond the normal need for food. This can have simple, temporary causes or indicate a more significant underlying issue that needs attention.

Medical professionals refer to a ravenous appetite, or polyphagia, as an extreme, insatiable hunger that is not satisfied by eating and is often associated with underlying health issues like diabetes or hyperthyroidism. This differs significantly from normal hunger, which typically subsides after a meal.