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A member asked:
Why does my saliva have a sweet taste toit?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Mixture of things: Saliva is mostly water mixed with proteins, enzymes, electrolytes and other compounds. Each of us has a different recipe and your may have a sweeter side to it. It is possible that you have food residue in your mouth which may be what you are tasting.
Answered 9/8/2013
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I do not know: In certain instances, with a very high sugar level, the body will try to dilute the blood concentrations by releasing it into the urine, and will also make a person thirsty (in an attempt to dilute the blood). The saliva being "sweet" may warrant an evaluation, to at the least check for diabetes. Good luck.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Mixture of things: Saliva is mostly water mixed with proteins, enzymes, electrolytes and other compounds. Each of us has a different recipe and your may have a sweeter side to it. It is possible that you have food residue in your mouth which may be what you are tasting.
Answered 4/19/2017
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