Beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl-butyrate blunts negative age-related changes in body composition, functionality and myofiber dimensions in rats

Table 2 The Effects of Aging and HMB on Neuromuscular Function

	Normalized Grip Strength^A	Incline Plane (angle in degrees)^A
44 wks Control	4.5 ± 0.7	45.2 ± 1.7
60 wks Control	3.6 ± 0.3*$	47.6 ± 2.1
60 wks HMB	4.2 ± 0.4	51.0 ± 2.7*#
86 wks Control	3.3 ± 0.6*$@	40.0 ± 1.6*#$
102 wks Control	3.2 ± 0.6*$@	41.0 ± 1.6*#$
102 wks HMB	3.8 ± 0.5*	40.2 ± 1.7*#$

A indicates a main condition effect. * indicates p < 0.05, significantly different from 44 wks, $ indicates p < 0.05, significantly different from 60 wks HMB, # indicates p < 0.05, significantly different from 60 wks control, @ indicates p < 0.05, significantly different from 102 wks HMB

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