Episode 137 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Menthol and Athletic Performance" with Dr Russ Best PhD (Waikato Institute of Technology, New Zealand).

Discussion Topics Include:

Overview of Menthol and athletic performance
Internal application of Menthol and impact on physical capacity and performance
External application of Menthol and impact on physical capacity and performance
Mechanisms of action on psychophysiological effects to include: thermal, ventilatory, analgesic, and arousal
Strengths and limitations of menthol as an ergogenic aid
Practical recommendations

Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

Menthol: A Fresh Ergogenic Aid for Athletic Performance

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#137 - "Menthol and Athletic Performance" with Russ Best PhD