Research paper
The effect of taste on swallowing: A scoping and systematic review.
Citations: 13
Influential: 1
Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses
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Study answer
What this study found
Findings suggest that taste can positively modulate swallowing dynamics, with intense flavors such as sour and sweet showing the most favorable results. However, the quality of the included studies varied, indicating a need for more rigorous research in this area.
- Study & population
- The review analyzed 48 studies that evaluated the effects of taste on swallowing, focusing on both healthy individuals and those with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
- Intervention
- This research examines the relationship between taste and swallowing.
- Key limitation
- Many studies had a high risk of bias, and results were complicated by variability in taste stimuli and measurement methods.
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Consuming foods and liquids for nutrition requires the coordination of several muscles. Swallowing is triggered and modified by sensory inputs from the aerodigestive tract. Taste has recently received attention as a potential modulator of swallowing …