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Menthol topical application and mouth rinsing can enhance athletic performance in hot conditions. This study provides expert consensus recommendations for safe and effective menthol use in sports.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Environmental Physiology
Ergogenic Aids

Background:

Menthol application (topical and mouth rinse) shows ergogenic benefits in heat, improving performance and perception.
Elite athletes are exploring menthol for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics due to hot and humid conditions.
A lack of consensus exists regarding safe and effective menthol use for athletes and practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish expert-led consensus recommendations for safe menthol administration in sports.
To provide guidance on using menthol to enhance performance and perception in heat.
To address the shortfall in knowledge regarding menthol's effects on body temperature regulation.

Main Methods:

A modified Delphi method involving 14 contributors over three rounds.
Literature consultation to generate 192 statements on menthol application and mouth rinsing.
Voting on statements with 80% agreement required for consensus, followed by discussion for remaining statements.

Main Results:

Consensus was reached on 62 statements (38 for topical, 24 for rinsing).
Initial consensus in Round 1 included 47 statements.
Further consensus was achieved in Rounds 2 and 3, refining recommendations.

Conclusions:

Developed guidance for safe menthol administration in sports.
Recommendations aim to enhance performance and perception in heat.
Guidance considers menthol's impact on body temperature regulation.