PLoS One April 2015 PMID 25084009

Physical and perceptual cooling with beverages to increase cycle performance in a tropical climate.

Florence Riera, Than Tran Trong, Stéphane Sinnapah, Olivier Hue

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect an overall curiosity about the benefits of cold, mentholated beverages, with examples such as question about improvements over neutral water and referencing the publication to evaluate practical use. The tone is analytical and exploratory, emphasizing genuine interest and potential impact in sports and health contexts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings that cold beverages, especially mentholated ice slush, can enhance cycling performance in hot climates, showing moderate support.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show a modest level of curiosity about practical applications, exemplified by questions about comparing menthol ice slush to neutral water.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involved active questioning, sharing of summaries, and referencing the original publication, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the potential implications for athletes and athletes' nutrition, suggesting some recognition of the study's significance.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that cold beverages, especially ice slush with menthol, improve cycling performance in hot and humid tropical conditions, with performance being better than neutral temperature drinks regardless of aroma.
  • Both beverage aroma (menthol vs non-menthol) and temperature (iceslush, cold, neutral) significantly affected performance, with the best results seen with mentholated ice slush.
  • While these beverages improved performance, they did not significantly change heart rate or core temperature during exercise, suggesting comfort and perception might play key roles in endurance under heat stress.]

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Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
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Can an ice-slush with menthol improve performance in comparison to neutral temp water alone? Summary graphic below: Paper: Physical and perceptual cooling with beverages to increase cycle performance in a tropical climate Link: https://t.co/xYcnlXnkEh https://t.co/ed7R4LRzEq

Feb 24, 2021 · 6 likes · 2,809 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
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Physical and perceptual cooling with beverages to increase cycle performance in a tropical climate https://t.co/xYcnlXEW2R

Feb 3, 2021 · 3 likes · 2,809 followers View post →

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Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

Can an ice-slush with menthol improve performance in comparison to neutral temp water alone? Summary graphic below: Paper: Physical and perceptual cooling with beverages to increase cycle performance in a tropical climate Link: https://t.co/xYcnlXnkEh https://t.co/ed7R4LRzEq

Feb 24, 2021 · 6 likes · 2,809 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

Physical and perceptual cooling with beverages to increase cycle performance in a tropical climate https://t.co/xYcnlXEW2R

Feb 3, 2021 · 3 likes · 2,809 followers View post →
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