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Genetic taste responses to 6-n-propylthiouracil among adults: a screening tool for epidemiological studies.
Chemical senses - 1 Jun 2001
Drewnowski A, Kristal A, Cohen J
Abstract excerpt
Genetically mediated taste responsiveness to 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) has been linked to reduced acceptance of some bitter foods. In this community-based study male (n = 364) and female (n = 378) adults enrolled in a self-help dietary intervention trial were screened for PROP taster status. Respondents, aged 18--70 years, were mailed filter papers impregnated with PROP or with aspartame solutions. They...
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