Menthol, derived from mint plants, creates a cooling sensation by activating cold-sensing receptors. It's used in various products, including toothpaste, chewing gum, and sports supplements, to trick ...

Menthol activates TRPM8 receptors on nerve endings in your mouth, which are the same receptors responsible for sensing cold.

Mint makes water feel icy because menthol activates cold receptors in the mouth, tricking the brain into sensing lower temperatures, scientists explain.

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