diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 4a34684..31901e7 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -380,7 +380,8 @@ local function stamina_globaltimer(dtime)
 			local name = player:get_player_name()
 
 			-- damage player by 1 hp if saturation is < 2 (of 30)
-			if h < STAMINA_STARVE_LVL then
+			if h < STAMINA_STARVE_LVL
+			and hp > 0 then
 				player:set_hp(hp - STAMINA_STARVE)
 			end