Re: The Taste of Blood.
HI
Im suspecting its probably the iron that you are tasting, this happens a lot with me and a lot of my mates after exercise too. There are several different schools of thought on what actually causes it and none of them really serious.They vary from acid reflux (which im sure is what it is in my case) to sinus problems (particularly if you have a post nasal drip) where small surface capillaries may become ruptured, not enough to see blood but to taste it. Some people also think that its a simple metallic tase due to the changes in the composition of saliva with exercise. Some people also think is has to do with the process of lactic acid (not so sure about that one myself). There are of course serious reasons why this might happen but im pretty sure that they dont apply to you as you would have other symptoms which would signpost the way with no doubt at all. If you are really worried, see your gp but im pretty sure that he/she wont have the answer for you either unless you have been ingesting mercury or lead. Be heartened by the fact that its quite a common occurence in exercise junkies like myself.
hope this helps.
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