In health and illness: does taste remain consistent? Exploring the influence of inflammation on taste perception through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

S C López-SalidoH A Espinoza-GutiérrezF E HousniM E Flores-SotoJ M Viveros-Paredes

Published in: European review for medical and pharmacological sciences (2024)

Inflammatory conditions and taste alterations are linked. Dysgeusia is associated with a higher risk of malnutrition and poorer general health status, especially in vulnerable populations.

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