Someone explain the reasoning behind this

[CraKaJaX]

Since I've been studying for finals and all... I usually pop tic tacs or mentos at random into my mouth.. for some reason it keeps me focused (don't ask.) Anyway... I've noticed that after you've had some and take a sip of water... the water seems 40x colder than it actually is. Why is this? I'm Someone explain it to me

That is all... back to studying. :beer:

 

[oiprocs]

I would like to know this as well.

 

[TheTony]

They don't call it cool mint for nothing...

 

[oiprocs]

Originally posted by: scorpious
I would like to know this as well.

SELF TIMEWARP COMMENCE!!!

 

[LilPima]

The smell of mint/peppermint is said to make you more alert. Pop them during the test too Craka.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: TheTony
They don't call it cool mint for nothing...

Actually the ones I have now are "Paradise Mint." Text

 

[Pantoot]

Is there menthol in it?

When menthol binds to the TRPM8 receptor, it has the same effect upon the receptor as exposing it to "cool" temperatures, it activates a surface pore which causes calcium ions to flow into the cell. This causes an electrical change in the cell, which sends a message to the brain. And because the message is the same as when cooling causes the pore to open, the brain registers "cool" when menthol binds too.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: Pantoot
Is there menthol in it?

When menthol binds to the TRPM8 receptor, it has the same effect upon the receptor as exposing it to "cool" temperatures, it activates a surface pore which causes calcium ions to flow into the cell. This causes an electrical change in the cell, which sends a message to the brain. And because the message is the same as when cooling causes the pore to open, the brain registers "cool" when menthol binds too.

No.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Originally posted by: Pantoot
Is there menthol in it?

When menthol binds to the TRPM8 receptor, it has the same effect upon the receptor as exposing it to "cool" temperatures, it activates a surface pore which causes calcium ions to flow into the cell. This causes an electrical change in the cell, which sends a message to the brain. And because the message is the same as when cooling causes the pore to open, the brain registers "cool" when menthol binds too.

There isn't menthol in mints, but the same physiological reaction is stimulated by mint as menthol, so this answer is correct.

 

[Gibsons]

Originally posted by: CraKaJaX

Originally posted by: Pantoot
Is there menthol in it?

When menthol binds to the TRPM8 receptor, it has the same effect upon the receptor as exposing it to "cool" temperatures, it activates a surface pore which causes calcium ions to flow into the cell. This causes an electrical change in the cell, which sends a message to the brain. And because the message is the same as when cooling causes the pore to open, the brain registers "cool" when menthol binds too.

No.

Mint hits cold receptors too, like menthol.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: Atomic Playboy

Originally posted by: Pantoot
Is there menthol in it?

When menthol binds to the TRPM8 receptor, it has the same effect upon the receptor as exposing it to "cool" temperatures, it activates a surface pore which causes calcium ions to flow into the cell. This causes an electrical change in the cell, which sends a message to the brain. And because the message is the same as when cooling causes the pore to open, the brain registers "cool" when menthol binds too.

There isn't menthol in mints, but the same physiological reaction is stimulated by mint as menthol, so this answer is correct.

There isn't? Someone better tell Peppermint... he always walks around the menthol conventions like he owns the place.