HMB
Also known as: β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate
Anti-catabolic leucine metabolite, preserves muscle during caloric deficits or inactivity.
- Clinical dose
- 3 g/day (split 1 g × 3)
- Typical label dose
- 3 g
- Category
- Recovery
- Anti-Catabolic
- Recovery
- Lean Muscle
What it is & how it works
Inhibits ubiquitin–proteasome proteolysis; activates mTOR and Akt; reduces muscle damage.
Dosage
The clinically studied dose is 3 g/day (split 1 g × 3).On labels you'll typically see 3 g.
What the research shows
Leucine metabolite, most useful in cutting phases or returning-from-injury when catabolism is the threat.
Studies & citations
Formulas it appears in
- Recovery Formula
- Protein Powder
Recovery supplements, protein blends (most effective for untrained or catabolic individuals)
Categories
HMB FAQ
What is HMB?
Anti-catabolic leucine metabolite, preserves muscle during caloric deficits or inactivity.
How much HMB should I take per day?
The clinically studied dose is 3 g/day (split 1 g × 3).
What does HMB do?
Leucine metabolite, most useful in cutting phases or returning-from-injury when catabolism is the threat.
What is HMB found in?
Recovery supplements, protein blends (most effective for untrained or catabolic individuals)
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