Novel Perspective on the Plasticity of Taste Perception: Is Food- and Exercise-Induced Inflammation Associated with Sweet Taste Sensitivity and Preference?

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Abstract

Obesity-related inflammation has been linked to decreased taste sensitivity and changes in the transcriptome of the taste apparatus. Increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines can also be found to be food-associated in individuals who consume high amounts of long-chain saturated fatty acids and sucrose independent of the body composition or individuals who exercise intensively. Previous research suggests a link between taste sensitivity and food choices. However, the interplay between food- or exercise-induced low-grade inflammation, taste perception, and food choices remains unaddressed. Understanding this relationship could provide an unnoticed explanation for interindividual differences in taste perception that influences dietary habits.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15122-15127
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Volume72
Issue number27
Early online date2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jul 2024

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

  • 301110 Physiology
  • 104004 Chemical biology

Keywords

  • food choices
  • inflammation
  • physical activity
  • taste perception
  • taste preferences

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