Andrew Huberman· PhD
All taste buds have the representation of all five taste qualities. Now there's no question that there is a slight bias for some taste, like bitter, is particularly rich at the very back of your tongue.
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
All taste buds have the representation of all five taste qualities. Now there's no question that there is a slight bias for some taste, like bitter, is particularly rich at the very back of your tongue.
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