Why Does Ice Cream Give You 'Brain Freeze'?

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Why Does Ice Cream Give You 'Brain Freeze'? - by Jason G. Goldman/ Body Matters/ Biology/ Food/ bbc.com

"One of the most mind-numbing types of headache comes from one of the greatest desserts ever invented. By some estimates, as many as one in three people suffer from “ice cream headaches” or “brain freeze,” as the phenomenon is sometimes called. While the pain associated with cold desserts has been well known for quite some time, its cause is still a subject of some debate..."


If I eat ice cream too fast - I always get 'Brain Freeze'.


Richard

 

[Panina]

I get it with frozen drinks, but not with ice cream. If I take small sips no problem, if I drink fast the problem occurs.

 

[Dori]

I don't get Brain Freeze, but I do experience Throat Freeze if I drink Tim Horton's delicious ice cappuccino. As Panina mentioned, I try to take small sips to avoid this most unpleasant feeling.

Dori

 

[pedro47]

I loved brain freeze, especially with Blue Bell ice cream.