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 Related Podcast Episodes: #131 - "Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments" with Alan McCubbin PhD and Ollie Jay PhD #72 - 'Half-Time in Team Sports & Strategies that Influence Performance' with Mark Russell PhD CSCS Episode 17 - 'Carbohydrates' with James Morton PhD Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN