J Sleep Res February 2025 PMID 38888109

The influence of sleep on human taste function and perception: A systematic review.

Robin M Tucker, Isabella Emillya Tjahjono, Grace Atta, Jessica Roberts, Katie E Vickers, Linh Tran, Erin Stewart, Ashlee H Kelly, Bianca S Silver, Sze-Yen Tan

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27
Peak: 7 in Jul 2024
across 5 sources since Jun 2024

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Across the discussions, users express strong agreement with the research findings, emphasizing how sleep deprivation boosts sugar cravings, as seen in comments about cravings sabotaging fitness goals and dietary challenges. The tone is both supportive and practical, demonstrating a shared recognition of sleep's influence on taste perception and health behaviors.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that sleep deprivation increases the craving for sweet foods, supporting the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, referencing the systematic review, research implications, and practical advice on sleep and fitness.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts delve into specific details, such as the effects on taste perception and potential impacts on dieting and health, showing active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the relevance for health, fitness, and dietary habits, indicating moderate impact on personal and public health awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • Sleep problems are linked to a higher risk of obesity, and recent research is exploring how sleep habits affect taste perception and food choices.
  • The systematic review of 13 studies found that short sleep duration tends to increase the preference for sweeter tastes, although effects on other tastes like salty, sour, bitter, and umami are less clear or understudied.
  • Overall, insufficient sleep appears to influence sweet taste perception and hedonic responses, but more research is needed to understand effects on other taste qualities and mechanisms involved.]

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tociss
@tociss · X

睡眠時間が短いとより甘い味を好むようになるらしい。 The influence of sleep on human taste function and perception: A systematic review https://t.co/1F9VcbRfDY https://t.co/EB3uJRyuTz

Jul 4, 2024 · 31 likes · 1 share · 13,014 followers View post →
Ben Greenfield
@bengreenfield · X

Research shows that sleep restriction makes you crave more sugar: https://t.co/tYX3RCDEpt (not so much for salt!). https://t.co/PtnfE9S7B7

Sep 19, 2024 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 95,021 followers View post →
SANCYD
@SANCYDnutricion · X

La influencia del sueño en la función y la percepción del gusto humano: una revisión sistemática.

Jul 6, 2024 · 8 likes · 3,023 followers View post →
Mike Matthews
@muscleforlife · X

Study: Undersleeping can increase people's preference for sweet-tasting foods and beverages. This is one of the reasons not getting enough sleep makes dieting significantly harder. https://t.co/xmbf3X5tz7

Apr 16, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share · 104,371 followers View post →
Dr Sze-Yen Tan, AdvAPD RNutr.
@tanszeyen · X

Hot off the press. A systematic review by @deakin Master of Dietetics students on sleep and human taste function, which found that preferred sweetness concentration increases as sleep duration decreases. Free full-text https://t.co/FoMEZ8czQf @DeakinIPAN @DeakinNutrition

Jun 18, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 286 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

The influence of sleep on human taste function and perception: A systematic review (open access) https://t.co/i3uAJmzNve

Jul 3, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 19,386 followers View post →

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Kelly Cramer
@twitalady · X

RT @muscleforlife: Study: Undersleeping can increase people's preference for sweet-tasting foods and beverages. This is one of the reasons…

Apr 16, 2025 · 1 share · 2,412 followers View post →
Mike Matthews
@muscleforlife · X

Study: Undersleeping can increase people's preference for sweet-tasting foods and beverages. This is one of the reasons not getting enough sleep makes dieting significantly harder. https://t.co/xmbf3X5tz7

Apr 16, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share · 104,371 followers View post →
Phil P
@sendittacticall · X

Focus on your sleep for greater fat loss. Research shows sleep deprivation increases sugar cravings but not salt https://t.co/hhVcb14kWp #biohacking #sleep

Oct 28, 2024 · 1 followers View post →
Mr Chen
@czp_chen · X

RT @bengreenfield: Research shows that sleep restriction makes you crave more sugar: https://t.co/tYX3RCDEpt (not so much for salt!). https…

Oct 20, 2024 · 3 shares · 172 followers View post →
Matt le Roux
@MattleRoux · X

Oct 8, 2024 · 280 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @bengreenfield: Research shows that sleep restriction makes you crave more sugar: https://t.co/tYX3RCDEpt (not so much for salt!). https…

Sep 19, 2024 · 3 shares · 132 followers View post →
SmartNutrition
@SmartNutrition1 · X

RT @bengreenfield: Research shows that sleep restriction makes you crave more sugar: https://t.co/tYX3RCDEpt (not so much for salt!). https…

Sep 19, 2024 · 3 shares · 2,649 followers View post →
Ben Greenfield
@bengreenfield · X

Research shows that sleep restriction makes you crave more sugar: https://t.co/tYX3RCDEpt (not so much for salt!). https://t.co/PtnfE9S7B7

Sep 19, 2024 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 95,021 followers View post →
Canadian Sugar Institute Nutrition Info Centre
@CdnSugarNutr · X

How does sleep impact taste perception?

Aug 13, 2024 · 616 followers View post →
SANCYD
@SANCYDnutricion · X

La influencia del sueño en la función y la percepción del gusto humano: una revisión sistemática.

Jul 6, 2024 · 8 likes · 3,023 followers View post →
Ted Ryce
@ted_ryce · X

Short on sleep? Your fitness goals might be taking a hit! A new study reviewed 13 reports linking sleep deprivation to a stronger craving for sweets. https://t.co/JNsInHw9d3

Jul 5, 2024 · 2 likes · 67,157 followers View post →
Ted Ryce
@ted_ryce · X

Short on sleep? Your fitness goals might be taking a hit! A new study reviewed 13 reports linking sleep deprivation to a stronger craving for sweets, which we know will sabotage your fitness results. https://t.co/JNsInHvBnv

Jul 5, 2024 · 2 likes · 67,157 followers View post →
Fat Fighting
@FatFightingClub · X

ในทางกลับกันการนอนที่เพียงพอ ไม่ได้ส่งผลให้ความไวต่อการรับรู้ความหวานดีขึ้น หรือต้องการความหวานที่ลดลง เพื่อให้รู้สึกหวานเท่าเดิมแต่อย่างใด https://t.co/TvSrGsuUs9

Jul 4, 2024 · 2 likes · 9,964 followers View post →
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@JFGuatemala · X

RT @nick_krontiris: The influence of sleep on human taste function and perception: A systematic review (open access) https://t.co/i3uAJmzN…

Jul 4, 2024 · 1 share · 36 followers View post →
tociss
@tociss · X

睡眠時間が短いとより甘い味を好むようになるらしい。 The influence of sleep on human taste function and perception: A systematic review https://t.co/1F9VcbRfDY https://t.co/EB3uJRyuTz

Jul 4, 2024 · 31 likes · 1 share · 13,014 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

The influence of sleep on human taste function and perception: A systematic review (open access) https://t.co/i3uAJmzNve

Jul 3, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 19,386 followers View post →
Dr Elena George, AdvAPD, PhD
@elenas_george · X

RT @tanszeyen: Hot off the press. A systematic review by @deakin Master of Dietetics students on sleep and human taste function, which foun…

Jun 18, 2024 · 1 share · 813 followers View post →
Dr Sze-Yen Tan, AdvAPD RNutr.
@tanszeyen · X

Hot off the press. A systematic review by @deakin Master of Dietetics students on sleep and human taste function, which found that preferred sweetness concentration increases as sleep duration decreases. Free full-text https://t.co/FoMEZ8czQf @DeakinIPAN @DeakinNutrition

Jun 18, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 286 followers View post →