Universal bitter blocker could help patients take their medicines as prescribed

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Strong bitterness is the main reason why people all over the world, especially children, avoid taking their medicines, putting their health, and sometimes, their lives at risk. Now, a group of scientists has identified the first temporary, universal taste blocker that works in people.

Universal bitter blocker could help patients take their medicines as prescribed." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 5 June 2024. <www.sciencedaily.com

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