Zinc is a key trace mineral that supports the sense of smell, and a deficiency can cause loss of smell. If taking zinc doesn’t help, what else can you do?

Well, let’s talk about what’s involved in your sense of smell. The olfactory nerve or bulb is the brain tissue responsible for processing the sense of smell. You have around 10 million receptors in each sinus that communicate with the olfactory bulb and the brain.

If there is an injury to the olfactory bulb due to trauma, infection, or allergies, this can lead to problems with your smell.

The best nutrients to support the olfactory bulb are:

• Zinc

• Vitamin B1 (benfotiamine)

• Alpha-lipoic acid