My nutritionist told me to discontinue Zinc, B12, B Complex, Vitamin C, magnesium, said I didn't need them and would rather me get them from real food. Thoughts?
Do you mean you were tested for all those and your levels were normal? If so, I can understand why they said that. But, if they don’t know the levels…..I’d be curious about the reasoning. I had no idea that I was not absorbing B12. I had developed substantial damage as a result. So diet and even oral vit B12 won’t help me.
Also, years ago I was diagnosed with Vit D deficiency. I now take supplements, because I need it. Low level Vit D can cause severe problems. My doctors have ordered this. So, it’s not up to my nutritionist. I value my nutritionists. I have two, but they are not physicians.
I get a salty taste in my mouth when I am dehydrated. Sometimes plain water doesn't absorb in the body like it should and can cause an electrolyte imbalance.
My nutritionist told me to discontinue Zinc, B12, B Complex, Vitamin C, magnesium, said I didn't need them and would rather me get them from real food. Thoughts?
I take prenatal vitamin, D, super B12 & biotin. Zinc, Selenium & vitamin C - I wonder why a nutritionist told you get off vitamins & get them e food intake. Did she give you a sheet w vitamin provision options? I can't afford to get sick or have a vitamin deficiency. Best to you
As a biomedical engineer and growing up with a mother who was a head nurse of a top research hospital for 22 years, i will tell you that our food theses days have no where near the amounts of nutrients we need. They are grown too fast; the soil is depleted, and a bunch of other things. Even if you ate organic, you would have to eat ALOT to meet our needs.
This doesn't mean we need to go overboard on vitamins as well. Nothing wrong with a basic single "one a day" brand multi. they are cheap to buy, certified to have the correct ingredients and actual dosages listed on the bottle.
Hi I'm new here and I have a very salty mouse / saliva all the time. Doctors don't know why. I have ruled out the obvious symptoms. My vitamin level is fine. I'm just very tired and have the salty taste in my mouth constantly. Anyone with this problem?
Hi I'm new here and I have a very salty mouse / saliva all the time. Doctors don't know why. I have ruled out the obvious symptoms. My vitamin level is fine. I'm just very tired and have the salty taste in my mouth constantly. Anyone with this problem?
@synthiame , sorry you have it. You can see upthread all those others who are experiencing this. Mine developed to salty from metallic then bitter to salty. Mine is much improved though. Fingers crossed for more improvement.
The cause for most of us is illusive, though we have varying theories. Doctors can’t say.
@synthiame , sorry you have it. You can see upthread all those others who are experiencing this. Mine developed to salty from metallic then bitter to salty. Mine is much improved though. Fingers crossed for more improvement.
The cause for most of us is illusive, though we have varying theories. Doctors can’t say.
@synthiame , I don’t know of any medication that treats this kind of thing. I guess it depends on why it’s happening….of course that’s speculation. My doctors mentioned varying possible causes…neurologist #1 has no idea, neurologist #2 says my Vit B12 deficiency might have caused it, so treating that might help, ENT diagnosed post covid syndrome which also caused me months of smell disorder and over time the virus cleared my system, …….so, it’s hard to say.
My ENT didn’t catch my Vitamin B12 deficiency. He thought it was resolved. But, no. I wasn’t processing it. Anyway, he suggested a Zinc supplement, which I did start taking. Then stopped. Good thing, because my neurologist said Zinc can cause problems. I didn’t ask more about it since he doesn’t want me on Zinc. It may be needed by some people.
Zinc can be good for foot odor. I've been taking it for years and don't have foot odor. You don't need much. I've been taking 30mg of zinc picolinate [from Swanson's Vitamins] twice a day and it works great for me. Even after 2 years my feet and shoes are pretty much odor free.
Zinc can be good for foot odor. I've been taking it for years and don't have foot odor. You don't need much. I've been taking 30mg of zinc picolinate [from Swanson's Vitamins] twice a day and it works great for me. Even after 2 years my feet and shoes are pretty much odor free.
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Do you mean you were tested for all those and your levels were normal? If so, I can understand why they said that. But, if they don’t know the levels…..I’d be curious about the reasoning. I had no idea that I was not absorbing B12. I had developed substantial damage as a result. So diet and even oral vit B12 won’t help me.
Also, years ago I was diagnosed with Vit D deficiency. I now take supplements, because I need it. Low level Vit D can cause severe problems. My doctors have ordered this. So, it’s not up to my nutritionist. I value my nutritionists. I have two, but they are not physicians.
I get a salty taste in my mouth when I am dehydrated. Sometimes plain water doesn't absorb in the body like it should and can cause an electrolyte imbalance.
I take prenatal vitamin, D, super B12 & biotin. Zinc, Selenium & vitamin C - I wonder why a nutritionist told you get off vitamins & get them e food intake. Did she give you a sheet w vitamin provision options? I can't afford to get sick or have a vitamin deficiency. Best to you
As a biomedical engineer and growing up with a mother who was a head nurse of a top research hospital for 22 years, i will tell you that our food theses days have no where near the amounts of nutrients we need. They are grown too fast; the soil is depleted, and a bunch of other things. Even if you ate organic, you would have to eat ALOT to meet our needs.
This doesn't mean we need to go overboard on vitamins as well. Nothing wrong with a basic single "one a day" brand multi. they are cheap to buy, certified to have the correct ingredients and actual dosages listed on the bottle.
Always check with a doctor and blood tests : )
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2 ReactionsHi I'm new here and I have a very salty mouse / saliva all the time. Doctors don't know why. I have ruled out the obvious symptoms. My vitamin level is fine. I'm just very tired and have the salty taste in my mouth constantly. Anyone with this problem?
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1 Reaction@synthiame , sorry you have it. You can see upthread all those others who are experiencing this. Mine developed to salty from metallic then bitter to salty. Mine is much improved though. Fingers crossed for more improvement.
The cause for most of us is illusive, though we have varying theories. Doctors can’t say.
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1 Reaction@celia16 what did you do about this was there a certain medication or something that helped?
@synthiame , I don’t know of any medication that treats this kind of thing. I guess it depends on why it’s happening….of course that’s speculation. My doctors mentioned varying possible causes…neurologist #1 has no idea, neurologist #2 says my Vit B12 deficiency might have caused it, so treating that might help, ENT diagnosed post covid syndrome which also caused me months of smell disorder and over time the virus cleared my system, …….so, it’s hard to say.
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Zinc can be good for foot odor. I've been taking it for years and don't have foot odor. You don't need much. I've been taking 30mg of zinc picolinate [from Swanson's Vitamins] twice a day and it works great for me. Even after 2 years my feet and shoes are pretty much odor free.
@bajjerfan , I appreciate that except my smell disorder resolved and it was me not being able to smell well. I didn’t smell. Lol