Fig. 5

Change in handgrip strength. Median and interquartile ranges of patients’ dynamometer isometric grip force comparing those randomised to receive HMB/Arg/Gln (red) or no HMB/Arg/Gln (blue). The number of patients included at each assessment is noted within the graph, under the relevant assessment, and colour-coded per arm. Only those patients with available measurements were included. HMB/Arg/Gln, β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate/Arginine/Glutamine