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The metallic taste is excess ketones. If your body is not used to using ketones, some will be excreted in the urine and saliva.

If you really goose your ketogenic metabolism, your body gets better at using ketones and the taste will go away. You should also be sure to eat/drink extra salt during a fast or ketogenic diet due to water loss.




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