HMB facts and
recommendations
HMB is the branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) metabolite �-hydroxy �-methylbutyrate monohydrate. It's also my favorite supplement, because it flat out works. If you want faster muscle recovery and more muscle growth, then you want to be taking HMB.
The FDA won't allow us to come out and say this stuff actually does what we know it does, because it's a "supplement" and all supplement promotions can only say something "may" do this or that. But try it for yourself, and you'll see the FDA isn't doing you any favors in regard to HMB.
Do you know that, before coming to the market for bodybuilders, HMB was used to help burn victims recover? Yep. It's got a great track record.
What HMB does. HMB has been shown to support the body's ability to minimize protein (i.e., muscle) breakdown and damage to muscle cells, which can occur after intense resistance exercise. By reducing muscle tissue breakdown, HMB may tip the scales of protein turnover in favor of new muscle growth.
EAS was the first company to bring HMB to the market. Since then, HMB has been written up in numerous health and fitness magazines. It's been featured on dozens of TV news programs as an exciting, breakthrough supplement that might (FDA parlance, again!) allow people to get better results faster from the time they spend exercising.
Usage. The recommended use is to take 4 capsules 3 times per day with meals. Do not exceed recommended servings--taking more HMB won't provide more benefits (but it will cost you more money).
Consult with a pharmacologist prior to use if you have any medical conditions. Do not use if pregnant or lactating.
Value vs. cost. HMB ranks near the top of all supplements for benefit. If you want to improve performance, take HMB.
Combining it with creatine is a strategy many people are finding works well for them. |
