Weight loss surgery alters taste buds, study finds
NCT ID NCT02497274
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at how bariatric surgery affects taste receptors and taste perception in 20 obese patients. Researchers measured changes in lipid and sugar taste thresholds before and 6 months after surgery. The goal was to understand why taste changes occur after weight loss surgery.
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