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What Causes Salty Saliva?

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Question : Not dry mouth; but rather salty saliva.
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Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
mild dehydration?

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Sometimes even if you do not have a dry mouth the saliva can taste a bit salty if you are slightly dehydrated. Also some vitamins that contain minerals can also hae that effect. Try cutting out the copper and zinc for a few days and see if the condition resolves. Usually if you get a diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables you get adequate minerals in the diet and do not need to supplement them with vitamins.
Please let me know if you have further questions
Dr. Robinson
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What Causes Salty Saliva?

Brief Answer: mild dehydration? Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for your question. Sometimes even if you do not have a dry mouth the saliva can taste a bit salty if you are slightly dehydrated. Also some vitamins that contain minerals can also hae that effect. Try cutting out the copper and zinc for a few days and see if the condition resolves. Usually if you get a diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables you get adequate minerals in the diet and do not need to supplement them with vitamins. Please let me know if you have further questions Dr. Robinson