This is a topic I never really thought much about with gum, but more so with brushing my teeth. So now I know! It seems for me soda and ice cream are just a horrendous mixture. My lips feel cool and refreshed after I use it. I also wondered about why my lips get addicted to the chapstick. Could it be from the minty cooling sensation? Is there a connection? Ever wondered why chili peppers make you feel hot? This can also, well, make you feel high. So the next time you pop that mint in your mouth, just remember that while it might taste great, your poor body is panicking as it thinks the temperature is dropping.
A least it makes that gulp of water taste all the more refreshing. This website uses cookies to improve user experience. Thanks to science, you'll know what to expect when drinking water after chewing mint gum. This finals season, hunker down with a fresh pack of mint gum and a big glass of water, fully prepared to crush your finals.
Then, when you feel that cooling sensation in the back of your throat, you'll know it's just your mind playing tricks on you. Once the tidal wave of work passes, you'll also have a new fun fact to share at your upcoming holiday parties. Coffee Tea Perfect for when you're Would the hot and cold perceptions cancel each other out? To be honest, we're not sure. Has anyone ever tried this at home?
BY Matt Soniak. TRPM8 doesn't just respond to cold temperatures, though. Subscribe to our Newsletter!
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