Menthol alleviates post-race elevations in muscle soreness and metabolic and respiratory stress during running

ConclusionsMiddle- and long-distance races can subsequently elevate muscle soreness and induce respiratory and metabolic stress, but post-race menthol application to the lower legs can mitigate these responses and reduce exercise exertion in long-distance runners.
Source: European Journal of Applied Physiology - Category: Physiology Source Type: research