Gaining weight: Appetite

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Is anyone trying to gain weight but has problems with their appetite?

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When I look at these threads I see some people that I am sure have health issues. People should not feel bad after eating adequate amounts of healthy food. (It's also a bad sign if people feel 'high' after ordinary meals.) Even if it is primarily psychological, which sounds possible for very few, physical health strongly influences psychological health.

Some terms to look up: gut dysbiosis (aka microbial imbalance), leaky gut (aka intestinal permeability, the medical term), hypochlorhydria, gastroparesis... there's a lot more down the rabbit hole though, because digestion is so complex.

A quick solution is to take digestive enzymes with food. Also, to a lesser degree, to drink water with a little apple cider vinegar before eating. And try bitters as well, these are tinctures of bitter herbs. Gentian, ginger, mint, fennel, etc.

If possible, see a naturopathic doctor or functional medicine MD.