Taste perception, especially the intensity of sweet taste, declines with age. Individuals taking three or more medications are likely to have less taste sensitivity and require greater amounts of sodium and sugar to perceive these tastes.

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Although it is true that taste perception declines during the healthy aging process, the exception is intensity of sweet, which does not diminish with age.

Taste Perception, Especially the Intensity of Sweet Taste, Declines with Age