Acid enhances salt taste by activating the epithelial sodium channel
D. M. Collier, Z. J. Peterson, A. J. Ryan, N. N. Williford, C. J. Benson, P. M. Snyder
The paper shows acid enhances salt taste by modulating ENaC channel activity, with acidic beverages like Coca-Cola and Pepsi stimulating ENaC current while Diet Coke does not.
bioRxiv · Apr 14, 2023 · PreprintPhysiology