Gut-brain signals may explain why people grow to enjoy bitter foods like coffee

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Researchers have found that people's preferences for certain foods, including ones that taste bitter at first, change over time. According to the findings, the gut sends signals to the brain about what has been eaten, which affects cravings. Dopamine, a chemical tied to reward and motivation, appears to play a role in this process. The research offers a possible explanation for why many people come to appreciate flavors such as coffee after initially disliking them.

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