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fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

The Powerhouse Food That Can Boost Your Energy Without Eating It, According To Science - Tasting Table

The scent of peppermint can enhance focus, alertness, and alleviate nausea due to its menthol content.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

That minty fresh feeling? Scientists now know how our bodies feel cold

The protein in the new study is called TRPM8, and it acts as the body's primary receptor for sensing both menthol and cold temperatures. It's a channel embedded in cell membranes that opens when triggered by dropping temperatures or cooling agents.
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