Is it true that blood tastes metalic because it has iron in it?

Question

Is it true that blood tastes metalic because it has iron in it?

Answer 1

then why does it taste like a penny

Answer 2

Yes its true it tastes like a coin.

Answer 3

no idea..when i tasted my blood it was kinda sweet. no im not crazy...

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

yea  

Answer 6

Yes.  Its called hemoglobin. Iron attaches to the red blood cells and helps carry oxygen through the body.  Thats why when you are anemic, you need to eat more iron or take iron vitamins.