Sussing out Sweetness

These taste receptor reside in the gut, not just the tongue. PREMIUM CONTENT subscriber access

In my past newsletters I described the olfactory and taste receptors and their involvement in numerous physiological functions. I refer you to these, to gain a fuller background on this receptor family.

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In this missive, I describe the sweet taste receptor, and look at its ability to influence metabolism and caloric intake.