Sensitivity of women to bitter taste

New research findings suggest that bitter taste sensitivity is an indicator of an increased risk of cancer, particularly in women. The researchers explained that women who are very sensitive to bitter taste over time eat some vegetables containing anti-cancer-based herbal substances, thus weakening their degree of prevention.

The study was conducted by a joint team from the University of Leeds and Pennsylvania. Results in the European newspaper. The research was based on the health data of 5,500 British women over 20 years old.

The participating women were divided into three groups: first, they had a great sensitivity to bitter taste, and the second had a bitter taste.

The results showed that women with a bitter taste are the most vulnerable to cancer and that their consumption of vegetables that protect against tumors is very low because of their bitter taste, such as broccoli and cauliflower. The researchers note that the risk of cancer increases in women The sensitivity to bitter taste was 58 percent, and 40 percent had moderate susceptibility to bitter taste compared to those who were not affected.