![]() Sick people tend to produce more of the regulatory protein tumor necrosis factor or TNF, which is released by the immune system to help fight off inflammation due to an illness or disease. The protein is also responsible for increasing sensitivity to taste, making food extra bitter and far less appetizing, according to researchers. The center confirmed to NBC10 that patients suffering from infections, diseases and autoimmune disorders are especially sensitive to bitter flavors. If your spinach tastes especially bitter when you’re sick, a recent study by Philadelphia researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center says your immune system may be at fault. ![]() Can illness really influence or even change your taste buds?
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