Fig. 2From: Acute supplementation with an amino acid mixture suppressed the exercise-induced cortisol response in recreationally active healthy volunteers: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover studyEffects of AA mixture supplementation on plasma cortisol, ACTH, and the cortisol/ACTH ratio. The levels of a plasma cortisol, b plasma ACTH, and c the cortisol/ACTH ratio before and after exercise are shown. In addition, the changes in d plasma cortisol, e plasma ACTH, and f the cortisol/ACTH ratio before and after exercise are shown. Values are the mean ± SEM or change score with 95% CI (n = 15). # p < 0.05, ## p < 0.01 compared to before exercise. * p < 0.05 compared to the placeboBack to article page