
Encore - Unlocking the mysteries of smell, our most underappreciated sense, with Pamela Dalton, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
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Is Zinc a Cure for Smell Loss?
Zinc has been touted as a cure for smell loss. Some people experience a loss of smell after they use a zinc nasal spray. Yet, zinc seems to be really connected to the sense of taste. There's research showing that people with the taste disorder may see some improvement if they take zinc orally. Different chemicals are going to have different effects on different types of receptors.
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