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Gene Explorer / TAS2R38

TAS2R38

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Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and coffee taste extra bitter to you.

TAS2R38 controls sensitivity to bitter compounds like PTC. “Super-tasters” notice bitterness in vegetables, dark greens and some beers that other people barely register - a classic party-trick gene.

Also known as: PTC, bitter taste

Associated with

  • bitter
  • taste
  • broccoli
  • vegetables
  • super taster

Educational only. Significant findings should be reviewed with a clinician.

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