TIL that a protein called TRPM8 is what causes your brain to think something is colder than it is after eating something with mint.

http://chemistry.about.com/od/foodcookingchemistry/fl/Why-Does-Mint-Make-Your-Mouth-Feel-Cold.htm



Submitted February 28, 2015 at 11:59AM by tiretred http://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/2xfv45/til_that_a_protein_called_trpm8_is_what_causes/