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oily, greasy, fatty hard to explain feeling

jakejacobsen
jakejacobsen Posts: 584 Member
edited February 19 in Social Groups
I noticed yesterday this odd feeling/coating in my mouth its like a oily, greasy, fatty feeling in my mouth. Is this a side affect of the high fat diet? and How do you get rid of it?

I don't oil pull just eat foods with oil in them/ on them.

I have tried to rinse it away, drink plenty of water tried hot and cold, brushed ext...

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  • jakejacobsen
    jakejacobsen Posts: 584 Member
    oh and the feeling is still present.
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    I don't think I've ever had that.
  • SteamClutch
    SteamClutch Posts: 433 Member
    I've had it too, it tends to happen a few times a month and for me it usually happens after I eat too much hamburger meat. I do not know what can be done to fix it brushing never helps, I think I just need to pull back on the hamburger and it happens even with grass feed beef.
  • Lizzard_77
    Lizzard_77 Posts: 232 Member
    If you are eating very low carb consistently, you may be in ketosis. It can cause a feeling in the mouth that has been described as oily or greasy. I have not experienced it but have read about it in many places. I don't know if it will help but parsley is an exceptional breath freshener and mouth cleanser. You want to chew a few sprigs of fresh parsley. Lime and lemon juice may also help alleviate the oily feeling. Cloves and cardamom are great for cleansing your mouth as well and have a bit of astringency so may help alleviate the oily feeling. Soak a few cloves and a cracked cardamom pod or two in hot water to make a tea. You could add a few fennel seeds too, also good for your teeth and digestion. Good luck!
  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    I have much experience with eating a high fat diet and being in ketosis. I have never experienced what you are describing. I have experienced uncomfortable mouth-feel from foods that I am intolerant too but not from fat. As you keep a food journal and notes, you should be able to figure it out eventually.
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