menthol triggers a cold sensation that activates the sympathetic nervous system and may influence appetite
Menthol stimulates transient receptor potential (TRP) channels, triggering a cold perception that increases sympathetic nervous system activity and food intake.
What this means for you
The cooling sensation menthol creates isn't just in your head — it activates nerve channels that signal your body to respond as if it's cold. This can nudge the sympathetic nervous system into a more alert, active state, which some research links to shifts in appetite and metabolic signaling.
The published research
The Effects of Essential Oils on the Nervous System: A Scoping Review.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023
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