Doctor Kondratenko explained the strong cravings for salt

Behind the sharply increased craving for salt, endocrine and kidney diseases are sometimes hidden, said doctor Olga Kondratenko.

The specialist warned in an interview:

br>“Cravings for salt can speak of both physiological changes in the body and pathologies.”
Explaining exactly what changes in the state of the body are associated with a strong desire for salty foods, doctor Kondratenko listed them to Gazeta.Ru:

• physical overstrain, processing
• stress
• dehydration
• use of laxatives, diuretics
• PMS (in women)
• mineral imbalance.

As for the possible diseases hiding behind salty cravings, Olga Kondratenko clarified that, first of all, they are diseases associated with frequent visits to the toilet, the removal of large amounts of fluid, electrolytes from the body. For example, it can be diabetes mellitus and other endocrinological pathologies, kidney diseases.

The endocrinologist explained the sudden craving for sweet and salty foods

The specialist advised visiting a doctor with a constant desire to eat salty foods. Craving for salt must be corrected, the expert emphasized.

Scientists have explained people's craving for salt

Earlier, the portal MedikForum.ru wrote about what health problems can be hidden behind the appearance of early gray hair.

Important! This information is provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.

Olga Kondratenk Healthy lifestyle nutritionist