Why does mint make cold things feel colder?
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Menthol, a chemical found in mint, stimulates the neurons (nerve cells) in your body that detect cold. It’s similar to capsaicin, the “hot” chemical in hot peppers, stimulating receptors for heat.
Menthol, a chemical found in mint, stimulates the neurons (nerve cells) in your body that detect cold. It’s similar to capsaicin, the “hot” chemical in hot peppers, stimulating receptors for heat.
I’ve always found this interesting but it was one of those things I only wondered when it was happening, and never got to actually searching up the answer. I’m glad I came across this!
I’ve always found this interesting but it was one of those things I only wondered when it was happening, and never got to actually searching up the answer. I’m glad I came across this!
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