Trial reportInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Menthol Mouth Rinsing Maintains Relative Power Production during Three-Minute Maximal Cycling Performance in the Heat Compared to Cold Water and Placebo Rinsing.
Trial report in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effects of different menthol administration routes on endurance performance and physiological responses in the heat: a network meta-analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of carbohydrate, caffeine and menthol mouth rinses on exercise performance and ratings of perceived exertion: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- How Cool is That? The Effects of Menthol Mouth Rinsing on Exercise Capacity and Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Sports medicine - open · 2024Pooled it
- Performance effects of internal pre- and per-cooling across different exercise and environmental conditions: A systematic review.Frontiers in nutrition · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions with and without L-menthol on hydration and performance recovery following simulated firefighting exercise.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2026Trial
- Neck cooling, with or without menthol mouth rinse, improves repeated-shuttle sprint performance and perceived thermal strain in hijab-wearing female futsal players in hot-dry indoor conditions.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Trial
- Effects of Menthol Mouth Rinsing on Performance and Surface EMG Activity During Heat-Stressed Cycling.Nutrients · 2026Trial
- A Menthol-Enhanced "Cooling" Energy Gel Does Not Influence Laboratory Time Trial Performance in Trained Runners.Nutrients · 2023Trial
- Determination of the optimal dose and dosing strategy for effective L-menthol oral rinsing during exercise in hot environments.European journal of applied physiology · 2025Article
- Exploratory analysis of critical event phases and the impact of team size and performance levels in 24 hour ultra cycling.PloS one · 2025Article
- The Effect of Menthol Mouth Rinsing and Fluid Temperature on Male Cycling Performance in Thermoneutral Conditions.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Central effects of mouth rinses on endurance and strength performance.European journal of applied physiology · 2024Review
- The effect of menthol rinsing before intermittent exercise on physiological, physical, and thermo-behavioral responses of male football referees in hot and humid environment.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
- Menthol mouth rinsing and performance in elite football referees in the heat: A study protocol for a randomized crossover trial.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2023Article
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Abstract
Previous menthol studies have demonstrated ergogenic effects in endurance-based activity. However, there is a need for research in sports whose physiological requirements exceed maximal aerobic capacity. This study assessed the effects of 0.1% menthol mouth-rinsing upon a modified three-minute maximal test in the heat (33.0 ± 3.0 °C; RH 46.0 ± 5.0%). In a randomised crossover single blind placebo-controlled study, 11 participants completed three modified maximal tests, where each trial included a different mouth rinse: either menthol (MEN), cold water (WAT) or placebo (PLA). Participants were asked to rate their thermal comfort (TC), thermal sensation (TS) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) throughout the test. Heart rate, core temperature, oxygen uptake (VO
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