Question:
what could be causing a metalic taste in mouth

I know this question has been addressed in the past but I need to ask for myself. Is this taste caused by a nutritional defeciency or could it be the multivitiman I'm taking?    — Jan M. (posted on March 1, 2001)

March 1, 2001
I have always heard that ketosis can cause a metallic taste in the mouth. Ketosis is caused by the overproduction by the body of ketones. I believe this happens when you go onto a high protein diet and it's also associated with starvation. If you recently had surgery..your body may be experiencing both. You should ask your doctor about it however.
   — Rachael L.

March 1, 2001
I had the same taste and finally came to the conclusion that it was my vitamin (perhaps the iron in it). It would really be evident when I would drink ice tea.
   — Tami G.

March 1, 2001
Terri: So interesting. I noticed this too after I started taking iron pills (Chromagen Forte - a liquid iron in a capsule which is supposed to be more readily absorbed). It's not really a metallic taste in my mouth as much as a metallic 'feeling' coming from my stomach.... does that make ANY SENSE? LOL It isn't overwhelming, but I did notice it after taking the iron pills for a few days. All the best, ([email protected]),
   — Teresa N.

March 1, 2001
I get it after I chew my chewable vitamins with iron:)
   — M B.