From: The New York Times
My Sense of Taste is Dulling as I Age. Can I Stop It?
October 8, 2025
All senses decline with age, but taste loss is surprisingly common. A 2016 study estimated that about three-fourths of older adults have taste issues — more than any other sensory deficit.
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While short-term issues like congestion can usually be addressed, doctors often can do little to reverse taste or smell loss, said Linda Bartoshuk, a research professor at George Washington University.
People often try zinc supplements and acupuncture, but the evidence that they help is so low quality that Dr. Bartoshuk doesn’t recommend them. Some people also try B12 and iron supplements, but they help only if you’re deficient, Dr. Joseph said.
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