Why Does My Mouth Taste Like Copper After Running a Fast Mile?
1. Introduction A copper or metallic taste in the mouth after intense cardiovascular exertion is typically the result of microscopic pulmonary capillary leakage. When the heart rate and blood pressure elevate rapidly during a fast run, the delicate capillaries in the lungs can leak minuscule amounts of red blood cells into the alveoli. The iron … Read more