Use of peppermint essential oil associated with supplementation on the performance of male handball athletes
Abstract
The study investigated the effects of peppermint essential oil on the athletic performance of eight young male athletes, utilizing interventions that included inhalation and ingestion of the oil, either alone or in combination with pre-exercise nutritional supplementation. The evaluations were conducted in six stages, beginning with a phase without intervention and subsequently incorporating different experimental conditions. Measures such as blood pressure, heart rate, and physical capacities were monitored throughout the stages, including tests such as 1 Repetition Maximum for free squat, 20-meter sprint, agility, and triple jump. The results revealed that oral administration of peppermint essential oil, especially when combined with pre-exercise supplementation of carbohydrates and proteins, led to significant improvements in various athletic performance variables. These effects are believed to be attributed to the properties of menthol present in the essential oil, known for its refreshing and relaxing effects that can benefit respiratory muscle tone. Statistical analysis utilized paired ANOVA and Tukey's test for multiple comparisons, highlighting significant differences (p<0.05). It is therefore concluded that administration of peppermint essential oil may enhance physical performance and improve respiratory parameters in male handball athletes, especially when combined with an appropriate nutritional supplementation strategy. This study suggests a promising role for aromatherapy as an adjunct tool in the preparation and recovery of athletes, offering an integrative approach to optimizing sports performance.
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