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Effect of Vitamin A Deficiency on Taste.

1961; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 108; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3181/00379727-108-27066

1535-3702

R. A. Bernard, Bruce P. Halpern, Morley R. Kare,

Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques

SummaryRats in the advanced stages of vit. A depletion showed abnormal taste responses. A marked decrease in rejection of quinine and selection of NaCl solutions occurred. Administration of vit. A resulted in rapid recovery of NaCl selection but not of quinine rejection. These data suggest that vit. A may have a direct effect on the functioning of the taste cells.