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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Taste sensitivity throughout age and the relationship with the sleep quality

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Author(s):
Martelli, Maria Eduarda [1] ; Jacob, Natalia [1] ; Morais, Milca Abda [1] ; da-Cunha, Diogo T. [1] ; Corona, Ligiana P. [1] ; Capitani, Caroline Dario [1] ; Esteves, Andrea Maculano [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Ciencias Aplicadas, Limeira, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: SLEEP SCIENCE; v. 13, n. 1, p. 32-36, 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate taste sensitivity and sleep pattern throughout age. Methods: Thirty-five male adults aged (25.05 +/- 0.71 years), and twenty-four older adults (68.92 +/- 6.43 years) were selected and submitted to sleep evaluation (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale), as well as taste sensitivity. Taste sensitivity was evaluated using three dilutions and the different concentrations were presented for the four basic flavors (salty, sweet, bitter and sour). These samples were encoded with three digits and randomly presented to the participants in 50 mL plastic cups. Results: In both groups, sleep quality was poor (PSQI >5). Older adults presented a negative effect to identify sweet and salty taste and, in this population, sleep time was associated with sweet taste perception. Discussion: We may suggest that aging may cause changes in taste sensitivity, as well as total sleep time was observed to be a significant predictor of sweet taste. Sleep may play an important role in taste sensitivity, although the mechanisms are still unknown. Thus, the results of this research may contribute to the emergence of new studies that seek to better understand this relationship of sleep quality as taste sensitivity. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/02066-7 - Evaluation of the sensitivity to sweet and salty tastes in individuals with impaired sleep quality
Grantee:Nathália Jacob Ferreira
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
FAPESP's process: 16/16153-9 - Sensitivity assessment to taste in the elderly and its relationship with the quality of sleep
Grantee:Maria Eduarda Martelli
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation