Table 5.
Changes in peripheral fatigue parameters during summer season training before and after MCE supplementation.
| Variable | Before exercise | During exercise | After exercise | Morning after exercise | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia (μg/dL) | ||||||
| Pre | 65.10 ± 15.54 | 92.80 ± 14.11## | 103.60 ± 25.37### | 90.45 ± 19.82# | T | 6.317$$ |
| Post | 113.60 ± 36.36 | 125.70 ± 18.55 | 135.10 ± 38.61 | 79.50 ± 27.83# | S | 24.883$$ |
| t-value | 3.879∗∗ | 4.464∗∗∗ | 2.156∗ | 1.013 | T × S | 5.250$$ |
| Uric acid (mg/dL) | ||||||
| Pre | 6.92 ± 1.71 | 7.52 ± 1.78## | 7.85 ± 1.72## | 7.23 ± 1.52 | T | 6.003$ |
| Post | 6.84 ± 1.66 | 6.95 ± 1.74 | 6.93 ± 1.65 | 6.69 ± 1.26 | S | 3.600 |
| t-value | 0.106 | 0.723 | 1.222 | 0.464 | T × S | 4.192 |
Values are mean and standard deviation. ∗p < 0.05, ∗∗p < 0.01, ∗∗∗p < 0.001 compared to the before-MCE supplementation values, #p < 0.05, ##p < 0.01, ###p < 0.001 compared to the rest values. T: time effect; S: supplementation effect; T × S: time × supplementation interaction effect, $p < 0.05, $$p < 0.01.