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The Associations Between Bitter and Fat Taste Sensitivity, and Dietary Fat Intake: Are They Impacted by Genetic Predisposition?
Chemical senses - 1 Jan 2021
Graham Catherine Anna-Marie, Pilic Leta, Mcgrigor Ella, Brown Megan, Easton Isabelle Jane, Kean Jonathan Nyuma, Sarel Verity, Wehliye Yasmin, Davis Natalie, Hares Nisrin, Barac Deanna, King Alexandra, Mavrommatis Yiannis
Abstract excerpt
A relationship between bitter and fat taste sensitivity, CD36 rs1761667 and TAS2R38 has been demonstrated. However, research is scarce and does not take diet into account. This study aimed to explore associations between genetics, fat and bitter taste sensitivity and dietary fat intake in healthy UK adults. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 88 Caucasian participants (49 females and 39 males aged 35 ± 1...
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