Can zinc cause a bad taste in your mouth? Understanding dysgeusia
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Up to 64% of people taking zinc supplements for a common cold reported experiencing a bad taste in their mouth in a 2012 review of multiple studies. This unpleasant metallic sensation, medically known as dysgeusia, is a well-documented side effect that can occur from both excessive zinc intake and, paradoxically, from a deficiency.
