Problems with taste function at times

gailhamiltonstar964

Ok so we all like to enjoy food. I am trying to enjoy food but have difficulty picking up taste at times. I've had blood tests and Drs have said all is ok in that respect. Can anyone help me figure out why this is happening? I'm so fed up? Could it be low blood sugar? Doing too much activity? Being underweight?

MelaniaTrump

Does your multi contain zinc?

queenliz99

Picking up taste? do you taste sweet, savory, or bitter?

gailhamiltonstar964

I do take zinc daily so it's not that. On the what I taste it is mainly the umami bit I don't taste well, although it can be any. My stronger tastes are sweet and salty sour and savoury being less strong.

eugenia94102

How is your oral health? Did you ever use a mouth wash that contains chlorhexidine (they are prescription only in the USA, but over the counter in some other countries)? If you did, that will account for your inability to taste (yes, even years after the use). Did you ever use a tongue scraper? - (if not, do it). You may want to do some research into alternating your toothpaste with a no fluoride one or using an oral probiotic gum. Talk to your DDS.