Taste buds...

I'm wondering if not having much of a sense of taste is caused by Keto or something. The last two weeks I cannot taste much of anything, everything taste like very lightly flavored paper. I've been tested for Covid and it's negative. I've taken my allergy medication and it works on the super light congestion I have. But it's a bummer that I cannot taste things. Truly not enjoying eating at all these days, though my body still craves the fuel, of course.

I eat very low carb, I think. I almost never hit over 40 net grams a day, and most often hover around 20.

Any thoughts from the more experienced?

Have a great day!

I did low carb for many years and never lost sense of taste. The first thing I thought of was COVID, so glad you tested negative. Then I thought sinus. Then I googled it and it said low zinc or low B12 can cause it. Hope you get it figured out soon. I would schedule labs, especially the B12 and zinc.

Interesting thoughts. My B12 was off the charts high at my last bloodwork so my doc lowered the dose. I've reached out to her to ask about new labs. Thank you!

That is interesting. I remember once when my zinc was really high my surgeon told me to stop the supplements. Maybe the B12 went too low. Let me know what they find out. Not being able to taste is awful.

I stay under 30 carbs per day most of the time but haven't noticed any issues with taste buds.

I just had surgery and everything tastes like sand paper. I stocked up on stuff and don't even want it

Hi Lino,

I think that is pretty common, and for sure I struggled to enjoy anything the first few weeks. I'm one year out now, and this is a new development. Good luck, drink your water and do your best to get protein in!!

it sucks!

I promise it's gets better! But it really does take some time. You've done a huge thing to your body. Be kind to yourself.