The Effect of Genetic Taste Status on Swallowing: A Literature Review.
Theresa S LeeAngela M DietschRana H DamraRachel W MulherenPublished in: American journal of speech-language pathology (2023)
Few studies have incorporated genetic taste status as a variable in swallowing research, and results are mixed. Future research on sensation and swallowing should consider the potential effect of genetic taste status and follow standardized procedures for its determination. Despite the limited evidence, clinicians may consider how individual differences in perception shape swallowing outcomes.