Anxiety, Stress and Altered Taste - The Science Behind Stress Eating

Dr. Tracy Marks discusses how anxiety can alter taste perception, leading to increased consumption of sweet or salty foods. Anxiety affects taste through cranial nerves, reducing sensitivity to sweetness and saltiness. Stress can also cause a metallic taste, which is distressing but temporary. Physiological changes involve norepinephrine and cortisol. Solutions include stress-reducing activities like mindfulness and plant-based remedies such as aromatherapy, ashwagandha, and valerian root. These remedies can help manage stress and improve taste perception.

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