Tag: Low humidity

According to a 2010 study commissioned by Lufthansa, the combination of low pressure, dry air, and noise can dull a person's sensitivity to salty and sweet flavors by up to 30%. This surprising fact helps explain why does food taste weird when flying, a common complaint among air travelers who find their meals lack flavor and intensity.

Over 20% of adults aged 60 and older in some studies are deficient in Vitamin B12, a condition known to cause nerve sensations often described as 'electric shocks'. However, the physical phenomenon of static electricity is completely unrelated to any vitamin deficiency and is a common misconception.