Can cravings be a sign of vitamin or mineral deficiencies?
It is possible that nutrient deficiencies may result in cravings for certain foods; for example, potassium deficiency might result in a craving for bananas or potatoes; calcium deficiency might result in a craving for cheese, milk; and B vitamin deficiency in a craving for nuts. There are, however, many other factors such as food allergies and hormonal influences which may play a role in food cravings. There is evidence to suggest that inadequate vitamins and minerals in the diet may result in cravings which cause people to fill up on foods that are high in calories and low in nutrients, causing the increasingly common problem of obesity.
