Fig. 1From: The effect of Katsura-uri (Japanese pickling melon, Cucumis melo var. conomon) and its derived ingredient methylthioacetic acid on energy metabolism during aerobic exerciseThe effect of Katsura-uri drink intake on oxygen consumption (a) and respiratory quotient (b), and the correlation between carbohydrate oxidation and blood lactate concentration (c) in humans. The continuous line indicates placebo, and the dotted line indicates Katsura-uri. Values are presented as the mean ± SD. *P < 0.05 vs. Rest, #P < 0.05 vs. Placebo.Back to article page