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Table 2 Changes scores from pre-value in muscle soreness assessed by visual analog scale (VAS) 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

VAS (cm)

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Whey

3.1 ± 4.5

4.0 ± 4.4

4.3 ± 2.9**

1.6 ± 3.2

HMB + Whey

2.9 ± 1.3

3.4 ± 1.6

3.3 ± 1.2*

1.3 ± 1.6

HMB

4.0 ± 3.5

4.0 ± 3.5

2.3 ± 2.7

1.0 ± 3.4

  1. mean ± 95 % CI
  2. ** (p < 0.01), * (p < 0.05); a significant difference from pre-exercise value
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Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

ISSN: 1550-2783

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