5 Weird Things That Can Increase Your Appetite

Do you ever wonder why you have a moderate appetite one day, but you suddenly become ravenous the next? You may also have begun becoming extremely hungry every day, but you just don’t know why. There are many factors that control your appetite, but some causes of sudden hunger can be extremely surprising.

Air Conditioning

During the summer, you likely spend some days out in the heat enjoying the weather and other days indoors enjoying the cool air-conditioned air. Do you notice that you are less hungry on days spent outside in the heat?

Being hot can dull your appetite while feeling cold can make you hungry. It all stems from your body’s desire to raise its core temperature when you are cold. The act of eating raises your metabolism, making you feel warmer. This means your body signals you to eat to keep it warm.

Medications

There are several medications that can increase your hunger, and antidepressants are known for this. Why? There are several theories, but one is based on the fact that today’s antidepressants raise levels of serotonin in your brain, which is a chemical that can make you feel less depressed but can also stimulate your appetite.

Surprisingly, a type of allergy medication can also increase your appetite. Antihistamines are used by many allergy sufferers, and for an unknown reason, they can cause an increase in appetite.

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