Loss of Taste

Tips from survivors: “I focus more on texture and aroma when taste isn’t there.”

Reduced or complete inability to taste flavors.

Food may taste bland, different than before, or have no taste at all, which can affect appetite and enjoyment of eating.

Stroke can affect the brain pathways or cranial nerves involved in processing taste signals.

Experimenting with different textures, temperatures, and safe flavor enhancements, and monitoring nutrition if appetite decreases.

Uncommon, but reported by some stroke survivors depending on stroke location.

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