Physiological Integration of Taste and Metabolism.

The article explores the physiological integration of taste and metabolism, emphasizing recent advancements in understanding taste perception, taste receptors, and their implications for health, particularly in the context of added sugars and nonnutritive sweeteners. It discusses the intricate mechanisms of taste transduction, debunking myths such as the tongue taste map, and sheds light on the role of extraoral taste receptors in regulating physiological balance beyond conscious gustation.