Hydroxy Methylbutyrate
Description
Hydroxy Methylbutyrate (HMB) is an Amino Acid that is a metabolite of Leucine - small quantities of HMB are produced endogenously within the body.
Health Benefits of Hydroxy Methylbutyrate
Metabolism
HMB (3,000 mg per day used for two weeks prior to an event) may improve Athletic Performance:
HMB (3,000 mg per day used for two weeks prior to an event) may improve ) in people who engage in Exercise - Endurance and may improve (reduces) recovery time in people who engage in Endurance Exercise. [1]
(HMB) (3,000 mg per day) may reduce the Muscle damage caused by Endurance Exercise by up to 50%.
HMB (3,000 mg per day) may lower total serum Cholesterol levels: [2]
HMB (3,000 mg per day) may lower Low Density Lipoproteins levels. [3]
HMB (2,000 mg per day) may improve by up to 18%.
HMB (3,000 mg per day combined with Isotonic Exercise) may cause weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity. [4]
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