Figure 3From: Deep ocean mineral water accelerates recovery from physical fatigueStress hormones. Exercise challenge elevated plasma IL-6 (A) and EPO levels (B, P < 0.05) for both trials to a similar extent. Testosterone dropped on both trials during recovery (C, P < 0.05), and returned to baseline by 24 h during recovery. No group differences in stress hormone responses were found after the physical challenge. †significance against Pre, P < 0.05.Back to article page