Can Alcohol Ruin Your Taste? The Scientific Explanation
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Taste buds are constantly regenerating, typically every 10 to 14 days, which is why temporary taste loss from a burnt tongue is short-lived. But can alcohol ruin your taste long-term? The answer is more complex, with evidence showing that chronic, heavy alcohol use can indeed lead to significant and prolonged impairment of taste perception.
