No, most supplements do not raise hunger; some curb appetite, and deficiency fixes can return appetite cues to normal.

Yes, foods differ in antioxidant composition because plant type, variety, ripeness, farming, processing, and cooking all change the mix.

Yes, high-fiber foods can cause diarrhea if intake jumps or skews insoluble; gradual, balanced fiber with fluids usually prevents loose stools.

Most animal-based foods contain dietary cholesterol; plant foods contain none, though some have plant sterols.

Yes, many foods contain caffeine—from cocoa and chocolate to items with added caffeine such as bars, gum, and some desserts.

Yes, some foods provide vitamin D naturally, and many staples are fortified.

Yes, some foods contain estrogen-like compounds (phytoestrogens), and animal foods can carry natural hormones in small amounts.

Most foods don’t carry meaningful cortisol; dairy and human milk can hold tiny amounts, while some items shift your body’s own levels.

Yes, daily eating patterns can spark long-low-grade inflammation, and whole-food diets with fiber and omega-3s tend to calm it.

Yes, some foods and drinks can raise cortisol briefly; patterns, caffeine, alcohol, and licorice matter more than single bites.