Beyond the Tongue: Brassica Vegetables, Distributed Taste Receptors, and Their Role in Holistic Health.

Stefania C Bray, Mitul Jones

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Article in Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Stefania C BrayAssistant Professor, Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, US.

Mitul JonesAssistant Professor, Community Health and Family Medicine, UF Health Family Medicine- Haile Plantation, Gainesville, FL, US.

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Abstract

This article explores the expanded understanding of taste receptors and their role in health, with a focus on brassica vegetables. Recent research reveals that taste receptors are distributed throughout the body, influencing various physiological processes beyond simple oral taste perception. Brassica vegetables, also known as cruciferous vegetables, contain glucosinolates that convert into bioactive isothiocyanates, which interact with these widespread taste receptors. These interactions contribute to numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and potential chemopreventive effects. The study emphasizes the importance of educating patients about the holistic impact of brassica vegetables on health, proposing strategies to encourage their consumption despite initial taste aversions. This approach aims to reframe food as medicine within primary care settings.

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PMCPMC12520241

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