The influence of sleep on human taste function and perception: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Sleep problems are associated with increased risk of obesity. Multiple mechanisms have been identified to support this relationship, including changes in sensory processing and food choice. Taste researchers have recently begun to explore whether changes in taste occur as a result of short-term or long-term sleep habits. A systematic review was conducted to investigate these relationships. A total of 13 studies were included in the review. Heterogeneity in both the sleep and taste measurements used was noted, and most studies failed to assess sour, bitter and umami tastes. Still, the available evidence suggests that sweet taste hedonic perception appears to be undesirably influenced by short sleep when viewed through the lens of health. That is, preferred sweetness concentration increases

SUBMITTER: Tucker RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744243 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature