You take a sip of water, but the water is icy cold, and your next breath feels cool and crisp.” What has the toothpaste done to your mouth? And could this be a hack to help you feel cooler when you ...

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 ...

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

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

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