September 27, 2026
Loss of Taste in Kidney Disease
Why food can taste different or bland with kidney disease.
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Artemis Kidney Hospital Nephrology & Transplant Team
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Waste build-up in kidney disease can dull taste and make food seem bland or metallic.
Rinsing the mouth before eating and using herbs and spices instead of salt help.
Taste often improves after dialysis clears waste.
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