I feel like I have bad breath 24/7 and wonder if the Premier Protein shakes are the culprit. Anybody else experience this? I am a daily flosser and quite meticulous with my oral hygiene, visit the dentist regularly, etc.

I feel like I have bad breath 24/7 and wonder if the Premier Protein shakes are the culprit. Anybody else experience this? I am a daily flosser and quite meticulous with my oral hygiene' date=' visit the dentist regularly, etc.[/quote']

It is your fat breaking down and is called ketosis. It is fairly common in high protein diets. You can try brushing your tongue or gargling with mouth wash. However, it will probably stick around until your body gets more comfortable with burning protein/fat instead of carbohydrates. If we all stood in the same room, I bet no one would really notice. Look at it as a positive. After all, you are melting all that stored energy.

How far out are you? Your body is in fat burning mode (ketosis) - that is likely to be the culprit but in saying that I do agree with what your saying about protein shakes - I felt the same!! It does get better further out though.

Thanks, Fiddleman. My husband says it smells like something rotten. Surgeon said no gum chewing, but I may have to break this rule because it is embarrassing at work!

How far out are you? Your body is in fat burning mode (ketosis) - that is likely to be the culprit but in saying that I do agree with what your saying about Protein shakes - I felt the same!! It does get better further out though.

A little over 6 weeks. Glad the Protein shake isn't in my mind!

yep, its ketosis. listerine strips help until it passes. . .

Thanks, mommybo. I will get some!

Yep, it is most likely ketosis which just means that your diet is low on carbs. It will pass as you get more variety in your diet, or if you choose (or your doc instructs you) to continue being low carb then try the various masking techniques suggested. Some may take it as a badge of honor that just goes with the burning of fat, but the two do not need to go together - you can merrily go on burning fat without being so low in carbs that you become aromatic (it's mostly slick marketing on the part of the purveyors of low carb diets - take an objectionable side effect and make it a selling point, much like dumping is often sold as an advantage of the RNY.)

How long till it passes??? I hate it, I'm a manicurist!!!

How long till it passes??? I hate it' date=' I'm a manicurist!!![/quote']

About 3 months for me!