Leading-edge research
Phenomune’s advanced detection taste test is built on years of peer-reviewed research linking bitter taste receptors (T2Rs) to the body’s innate immune response. They also help the body recognize respiratory infections and can be activated by bitter foods such as cruciferous vegetables, coffee, and dark chocolate.
By measuring how strongly these receptors are expressed, the Phenomune test provides a practical window into your body’s natural defenses.
Featured Research
Explore the studies that provide the foundation for our test and continue to shape our understanding of immunity.
Association Between Bitter Taste Receptor Phenotype and Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With COVID-19
Journal of the American Medical Association
Published May 25, 2021
This large cohort study found that people with low bitter taste receptor sensitivity were more likely to contract COVID-19, require hospitalization, and experience longer symptoms compared to tasters and supertasters. The findings suggest bitter taste receptor phenotype is linked to innate immune protection and clinical outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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