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    atkins diet and bad breath?

    has anyone else had a problem with bad breath while doing atkins and if so what can i do to prevent it.i havnt been able to find any gum or breath mints that are legal on atkins.
    when i did this diet(i hate calling it a diet because it is a way of life or eating)like 7yrs ago the people who turned me on to it said they had a problem with it too but i cant remember if they told me anything to do about it or not.
    And its not like its super strong dragon breath but its enough to make me feel a little insecure when talking to the opposite sex (lol)


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    Re: atkins diet and bad breath?

    im pretty sure its only temporary its just something that happens at the start of ketosis i think it only lasts for the first month or two of the diet

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      Re: atkins diet and bad breath?

      the taste in your mouth and bad breath are a sign that you are in Ketosis. As long as you are in ketosis the taste will be there. The more dehydrated you are the worse it will be, so drink plenty of fluids. Brushing your teeth and tongue with mouthwash helps...

      I'm use to the 'flavor of Atkins' so I no longer use the .3 carb Tic Tacs that I use to suck on...
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        Re: atkins diet and bad breath?

        Drink masses... it'll help the breath and the weight loss. Dr A suggested chewing on parsley to help with the breath, if you can stand to do that... I never could, I admit!
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          Re: atkins diet and bad breath?

          Try putting lemon slices in your water.

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            Re: atkins diet and bad breath?

            good i just wanted to make sure it wasnt my imagination
            or only me that was experiencing it. i will try all the things everybody suggested and hopefully like someone said it will decrease in time.
            although someone else said it present when you are in ketosis which is always. anyway glad to hear its not just me




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              Re: atkins diet and bad breath?

              What about chewing on mint leaves if parsely isn't for you?
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                Re: atkins diet and bad breath?

                I drink tons of water. I can't do the parsley. Blech. I try to drink 80+ oz. When I do that, it isn't a problem.
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