I have been on the Atkins Induction diet that my Dr requires for 1 1/2 weeks now! I have the weirdest taste in my mouth! :scared2:It is very metallic! Has anyone else had this? What I can I do about it? No matter how many times I brush my teeth or pieces of gum I chew it comes right back!:thumbup:

Thanks!

Becky

Probably iron. Are you taking an iron-fortified vitamin in addition to your diet?

I have been on the Atkins Induction diet that my Dr requires for 1 1/2 weeks now! I have the weirdest taste in my mouth! :scared2:It is very metallic! Has anyone else had this? What I can I do about it? No matter how many times I brush my teeth or pieces of gum I chew it comes right back!:thumbup:

Thanks!

Becky

It could be ketosis breath!!!!! It isn't pleasant, but it is a sign that you are burning fat. People doing Atkins experience it. I did when I was on it. It is just a not so pleasant side effect of the fat burning process.

Have you started any other meds (Rx or OTC) lately?? I had the same problem a couple weeks after starting Glucophage (metformin) any weird smells??

julie

No new meds or anything. It has just started in the last few days. Boy is it gross! I don't know if my breath stinks or not. I really don't want to ask either! lol:smellie:

Becky

Ketones smell and taste a bit sweet. however, if it is ketosis, it will clear up in a while, after everything balances out. :thumbup:

It is a sign of ketosis. Some people have a fruity sweet taste, and others describe it as metallic. When your body is exclusively burning fat for fuel (instead of carbs), byproducts called ketones are released. These have a funny taste to some people. It is normal.

It could be ketosis breath!!!!! It isn't pleasant, but it is a sign that you are burning fat. People doing Atkins experience it. I did when I was on it. It is just a not so pleasant side effect of the fat burning process.

Ketones smell and taste a bit sweet. however, if it is ketosis, it will clear up in a while, after everything balances out.

It is a sign of ketosis. Some people have a fruity sweet taste, and others describe it as metallic. When your body is exclusively burning fat for fuel (instead of carbs), byproducts called ketones are released. These have a funny taste to some people. It is normal.

Yea, what they said! :thumbup:

As a frequent Atkins dieter, I am familiar with it. Don't worry, after another week it should go away.

Yes,

It is the state of ketosis, it stinks I hate it and my boyfriend hates it too, but it is a chemical fact that your baody is burning fat, if you would pee on a ketostick it would turn a shade of pink to purple depending on the amount of ketones that are in you urine. when we burn fat for energy instead of carbs the two place the ketones which are the by product of burning fat are excreted in our urine and our breath. It is a sure way of know that some fat is coming off. Rest assure it will subside

Veronica