diff --git a/minetestforfun_game/mods/default/init.lua b/minetestforfun_game/mods/default/init.lua
index 0f147756..4fb7ee96 100644
--- a/minetestforfun_game/mods/default/init.lua
+++ b/minetestforfun_game/mods/default/init.lua
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ minetest.register_on_respawnplayer(function(player)
 end)
 
 minetest.register_on_item_eat(function(hp_change, replace_with_item, itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
-	if user:get_hp() >= 20 then return itemstack end
+	if user:get_hp() >= 20 then return end
 	local pos = user:getpos()
 	minetest.sound_play("health_gain", {pos = pos, gain = 0.4})
 end)