The Amelioration of Olfactory Acuity upon Sexual Maturation Might Affect Food Preferences

The Amelioration of Olfactory Acuity upon Sexual Maturation Might Affect Food Preferences

Upon sexual maturation, olfactory acuity in women ameliorates and starts oscillating across the cycle. During ovulation, mean olfactory threshold is 30 times lower than during bleeding. Interestingly, menstruated women undergo maleodorant trimethylaminuria. We argued that olfactory amelioration duri...

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Main Authors: Enrico Bignetti, Fiorella Sinesio, Gaetano L. Aiello, Carlo Cannella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-06-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
olfactory threshold
menstrual cycle
testosterone
trimethylamine
fish consumption
food preferences
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/1/1/3/

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