Nutrition & Healing · ScienceDaily Nutrition · September 15, 2026

Smelling chocolate helped men complete more reps without feeling more tired

Simply smelling chocolate helped men complete more leg extension repetitions without making the workout feel harder, with dark chocolate producing the strongest effect. The researchers think familiar food aromas may influence appetite and motivation by making the brain anticipate eating.

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