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What could be causing an occassional metallic taste in my mouth? it does not happen every time i eat but with some certain foods or even smells
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Metallic taste: MAY be from too much zinc in your body/supplements. Here's a link w/other possibilities. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/04/8-possible-causes-for-that-metallic-taste-in-your-mouth/ Peace and good health.
Answered 5/28/2016
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Metallic taste: Probably tasting copper, you may have some bleeding. See a Gum Specialist, a Periodontist, to evaluate for gum infection. May also be from change in Meds or supplements.
Answered 5/28/2016
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