This study is closed for recruitment and publication is in progress.
The Taste Adaptation Pilot Study was conducted in conjunction with the National University of Natural Medicine. The motivation behind this study is growing evidence that the over-consumption of sweet, fatty, and salty foods and the under-consumption of fruits and vegetables is a contributing factor to numerous chronic diseases. Our aim was to do a preliminary assessment to determine if water-only fasting affects taste sensitivity to salty and sweet tastes. We assessed if a change in taste sensitivity can be correlated to dietary preference and consumption.
Principle Investigators: Toshia Myers, PhD and Ryan Bradley, ND
Project Staff: Zrinka Glavas, MS; Daniella Densley, MD; Patricia Kolbe, MA; Su-Yeon Hwang, PharmD