Table 7.
Single and repeated menthol mouth rinsing—accepted consensus statements (a–h) from round 1, 2, and 3 for (3) experimental effects
| Item | Question no. | Domain | Context | Statement | Agree/disagree | Round achieved | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | 38 | (3) Experimental effects | Lowers thermal sensation (i.e. participants feel cooler on topical application) | Single occasions of Menthol Rinsing reliably induces the following experimental effects during exercise in the heat | Agree | 1 | – |
| b | 51 | (3) Experimental effects | Improves thermal discomfort (i.e., participants feel more comfortable) | Repeated occasions of Menthol Rinsing reliably induces the following experimental effects during exercise in the heat | Agree | 1 | – |
| c | 52 | (3) Experimental effects | Lowers thermal sensation (i.e., participants feel cooler on topical application) | Repeated occasions of Menthol Rinsing reliably induces the following experimental effects during exercise in the heat | Agree | 1 | – |
| d | 53 | (3) Experimental effects | Lowers rating of perceived exertion for a given workload | Repeated occasions of Menthol Rinsing reliably induces the following experimental effects during exercise in the heat | Agree | 1 | – |
| e | 54 | (3) Experimental effects | Alters behavioural thermoregulation (i.e., participants can exercise for longer/work at a higher intensity) | Repeated occasions of Menthol Rinsing reliably induces the following experimental effects during exercise in the heat | Agree | 1 | – |
| f | 57 | (3) Experimental effects | Alters skin temperature | Repeated occasions of Menthol Rinsing reliably induces the following experimental effects during exercise in the heat | Disagree | 1 | – |
| g | 59 | (3) Experimental effects | Increases the risk of heat illness | Repeated occasions of Menthol Rinsing reliably induces the following experimental effects during exercise in the heat | Agree | 3 | Urge caution when using particularly in elite/highly motivated groups |
| h | 64 | (3) Experimental effects | Is concentration-dependent for the magnitude of its experimental effects | Repeated occasions of Menthol Rinsing reliably induces the following experimental effects | Agree | 2 | – |