Bolus saliva uptake

Bolus saliva uptake is associated with masticatory performance in humans.

“Increased bolus salivary uptake was associated with greater masticatory performance, greater stimulated salivary flow rate and a slower eating rate.”

Human trial

Variations in oral performance and processing behaviours among older adults: Associations with gastric emptying, postprandial glucose and insulin responses

Experimental gerontology·14 Sep 2025