Scentology - Endurance Enhancer

A time-released, fully invigorating, fresh scent cue scientifically demonstrated to increase physical energy and performance. Can be used to gain a competitive edge in athletics, or optimize your performance in the workplace.

Why it works:
Studies by Dr. Bryan Raudenbush at Wheeling Jesuit University showed that peppermint increased feelings of vigor, energy, speed, reaction time, confidence, strength and overall physical performance, and also decreased feelings of fatigue, effort and frustration.* Scentology’s Endurance Enhancer contains the same peppermint active that maximizes physical performance and alertness.

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Articles and Studies:
Enhancing athletic performance through the administration of peppermint odor.

Journal Source: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Vol 23(2), Jun 2001. pp. 156-160.

Journal Article Abstract:

Assessed how the administration of peppermint odor affects actual athletic task performance. 40 athletes (mean age 20 yrs) selected from a variety of intercollegiate sports teams undertook a series of physical tasks under conditions of no-odor or peppermint odor. The peppermint odor condition resulted in increases in running speed, hand grip strength, and number of push-ups, but had no effect on skill related tasks such as basketball free-throw shots. It is concluded that the implications are salient in regard to enhancing athletic performance using a nonpharmacological aid and as an adjunct to athletic training and physical therapy. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).

Author(s):Raudenbush, Bryan, Wheeling Jesuit U, Dept of Psychology, Wheeling, WV, US; Co-authors: Corley, Nathan, Eppich, William.

Improved performance on clerical tasks associated with administration of peppermint odor.

Journal Source: Perceptual & Motor Skills. 2003 Dec;97(3 Pt 1):1007-10.

Journal Article Abstract:

Previous research indicates the presence of certain odors is associated with enhanced task performance. The present study investigated use of peppermint odor during typing performance, memorization, and alphabetization. Participants completed the protocol twice--once with peppermint odor present and once without. Analysis indicated significant differences in the gross speed, net speed, and accuracy on the typing task, with odor associated with improved performance. Alphabetization also improved significantly under the odor condition but not typing duration or memorization. These results suggest peppermint odor may promote a general arousal of attention, so participants stay focused on their task and increase performance.

PMID: 14738372 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Authors: Barker S, Grayhem P, Koon J, Perkins J, Whalen A, Raudenbush B.

Wheeling Jesuit University, WV, USA.

WARNING: This product is not intended to diagnose or treat serious medical conditions. Do not use this product in place of doctor-prescribed medications. If you are concerned about mental or physical health conditions, consult a physician.