The effect of microgravity and space flight on the chemical senses.
J Food Sci
; 67(2): 468-78, 2002 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-12085931
ABSTRACT
The effect of space flight and microgravity on the chemical senses is reviewed. Skylab-4 and Soyuz 30-31 studies revealed changes in taste thresholds while no effect was found in a Canadian investigation (41-G) and conflicting results were obtained on another Soyuz mission. Two simulated microgravity studies found no effect on taste or smell sensitivity; while 5 other studies found an effect. Microgravity induces physiological changes including an upward shift of body fluids toward the head, which may lead to an attenuation of the olfactory component in the flavor of foods. Chemosensory changes may also relate to space sickness, Shuttle atmosphere, stress, radiation, and psychological factors.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Olfato
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Voo Espacial
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Paladar
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Ausência de Peso
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Simulação de Ausência de Peso
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Food Sci
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos