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Table 1 Changes scores from pre-value in maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) torque 1, 2, 3, 5 days after eccentric contractions in Whey, HMB + Whey, and HMB

From: Effects of combined β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) and whey protein ingestion on symptoms of eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage

MVC (Nm/kg)

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Whey

−0.44 ± 0.28**

−0.37 ± 0.29*

−0.34 ± 0.41

−0.38 ± 0.21**

HMB + Whey

−0.35 ± 0.27*

−0.20 ± 0.32

−0.24 ± 0.24

−0.36 ± 0.24*

HMB

−0.40 ± 0.21*

−0.23 ± 0.22

−0.23 ± 0.20

−0.33 ± 0.23*

  1. mean ± 95 % CI
  2. ** (p < 0.01), * (p < 0.05); a significant difference from pre-exercise value