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From: Flavan-3-ol fraction from cocoa powder promotes mitochondrial biogenesis in skeletal muscle in mice

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Alterations of repeated ingestion of flavan 3-ols on whole animal energy metabolism by indirect calorimetric method. Resting respiratory exchange ratio (RER) (a) and locomotor activity (b) were measured for 24 h after 2 weeks repeated ingestion of flavan-3-ols. Open circle indicated control group, dark square indicated flavan-3-ols treatement group. Average of RER (c) and total activity count (d) were calculated from the value during experimental period, light cycle period or dark cycle period. RER was calculated based on expired CO2 and O2 consumed (RER = VCO2/VO2). Each cage was measured for 1 min every 3 min. Gray background shading or lack thereof indicates the dark and light cycles. Values are means and SD of 6 mice. **p < 0.01 vs control group (t test).

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