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Potential use of plant extracts for reducing salt intake was explored. Recent finding of GAD67 and GABA-gated chloride ion channel GABAA receptors being expressed in type III taste buds supported an idea that GABA could be a signal for salty taste mechanism. In this study, we have shown that food extracts effected on both GAD67 activity in vitro and taste sensations in vivo. Furthermore, those food extracts tended to enhance GAD67 activity showed direct correlation with salty taste enhancement. It is concluded that food extracts can be a useful salt enhancing materials.
