Why Does My Saliva Taste Sweet When I'm Hungry?
                                
                                
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                                A new study reveals that fasting can significantly increase the sensitivity of taste receptors, making certain flavors, especially sweet ones, more intense. This surprising sweetness isn't from food but from internal body changes during periods of hunger.