A member asked:

I went vegetarian and now have a bitter taste in my mouth all the time. help!?

7 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

Bad TAste: This can have several causes. Strict diets offen cause some vitamin deficiencies and or mineral deficiency. A vegetarian diet may have marked difficiency in b-12 and other vitamins. Also if protein is not adequate, this can cause your symptoms.

Answered 4/27/2016

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Vegetarian: As a vegetarian you still need regular tooth brushing, regular flossing, and regular dental care. Your diet can be higher in acids and this can erode tooth enamel. See a dentist.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Irrelevant: The change in your sense of taste may be caused by a variety of reasons; from medication you may be taking to dental problems. It may be a sign of a serious medical condition and evaluation by your doctor is warranted.

Answered 8/17/2014

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Taste: Lots of causes fro it. Sometimes just not enough fluids or acid reflux from your diet. See your doctor for blood tests to check your thyroid, anemia, b12 etc

Answered 4/27/2016

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See your dentist: Most common cause for this is infected tooth. Can also be related to sinus and lung infection. Not due to vegetarian diet.

Answered 12/10/2014

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