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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: Akator7 on 03/12/2005 19:02:03

Title: Sharpening your appetite
Post by: Akator7 on 03/12/2005 19:02:03

Hi,

Can anybody tell me the physiological reason why having a drink before a meal seems to sharpen your appetite?

Thanks
Stewart[:)]

Title: Re: Sharpening your appetite
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 04/12/2005 18:32:24

I would imagine it's something to do with the stimulation of the saliva glands

Title: Re: Sharpening your appetite
Post by: ROBERT on 05/12/2005 15:42:59

Do you mean an alcohlic drink, an aperitif, Akator7 ?