Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?

 

What are taste buds?

In very simple language we can say that taste buds are small cells present on your tongue, in different sections, which help you to identify the taste of different foods, these tastes may be sour, bitter, sweet, etc. 

These taste buds are very sensitive, which can be damaged by a small effect. Like too hot food, or any acidic syrup, etc. that is why for eg. when you drink milk or tea, which is too hot, it will definitely burn your tongue and also kill your taste buds cells which you find difficult to identify the taste of some foods.

How does your taste change with your age?

Have you ever wondered, why the change in time makes your taste also change? maybe there are many reasons, and you may also be familiar with some of them. But today we discuss the scientific reason, which is experienced by 99% of the population.

Children do not like the food at an early age.

let's start. The taste buds on your tongue change frequently, like every two weeks. But a major change occurs after some years, showing you a visible result or you start experiencing the change of taste of many foods you disliked in your past. this can be fruits, vegetables, maybe junk food also, milk, tea, etc. Your taste buds are very sensitive. For more information, you can watch this video for more clarity.