Dr. Hana Kahleova reveals the surprising science behind mint. From digestion and blood flow to coughing, inflammation, exercise performance, and antioxidants, mint may be doing far more for your health than you realize.

In this episode, you'll learn how compounds in mint may support the body in multiple ways. Dr. Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to explain how mint has been used for centuries, what modern research shows, and why simple options like mint tea, fresh mint leaves, and topical menthol can offer unique and powerful benefits.

🧠 You'll learn:

• Why Dr. Kahleova ranks mint as a "12 out of 10" healthy food
• How menthol may increase local blood flow
• Why mint may help calm coughing and support the airways
• How peppermint oil may help digestion, bloating, spasms, and IBS symptoms
• Whether mint may improve exercise performance and breathing
• Why mint is surprisingly rich in antioxidants
• The best ways to use mint: fresh, tea, inhaled, or topical

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