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Abstract
In short-term tests, rats given saccharin solution to drink eat 10-15% more food than when given only water. This is due to the combination of a cephalic-phase neural reflex that influences liver metabolism, a favorable osmotic environment and learning. It is hypothesized that sweet taste increases food intake by producing biochemical changes in the liver that increase fuel storage and consequently decrease fuel oxidation.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3056267
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appetite ISSN: 0195-6663 Impact factor: 3.868