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From: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study Investigating the Effects of Nicotine Gum on Strength, Power and Anaerobic Performance in Nicotine-Naïve, Active Males

Fig. 1

Upper panel: Schematic of experimental protocol. Seated rest for 5 min and HR measurement followed by chewing gum for 20 min, a cycle ergometer warm-up at 100 W and another HR measurement. A set of five MVC’s each for ISO, CON and ECC leg extensor force separated by a 2-min rest. Three maximal CMJ, after a further 1-min cycling at 100 W a capillary blood sample followed by the WAnT and 3-min cool-down at 100 W ending with a capillary blood sample. Lower panel: Individual plasma cotinine concentration in 2 mg (NIC-2) and 4 mg (NIC-4) gum trials for the third, sixth and ninth participants to start trials; none detected for PLA. †Significant difference to corresponding NIC-4 value

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