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effectively.
Smell testing offers several advantages:
Non-invasive
Low-cost
Quick and easy to administer
No specialized equipment required
According to Jeffrey Motter, incorporating smell tests into routine check-ups could improve early detection and allow for earlier lifestyle or medical interventions.
Which Smells Are Tested?Which Smells Are Tested?
The study used 12 common scents divided into two categories:
Non-food scents:
Soap
Leather
Lilac
Smoke
Gas
Rose
Food-related scents:
Cherry
Clove
Strawberry
Menthol
Pineapple
Lemon
Consistent difficulty recognizing several of these—especially familiar ones like soap—may warrant a conversation witha healthcare professional,
