Supplement information: HYDROXYMETHYLBUTYRATE (HMB, BETA-HYDROXY BETA-METHYLBUTYRATE)
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| General description |
Anticatabolic leucine metabolite.
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| Anti-aging role |
- decrease muscle degeneration (sports, AIDS) - enhance muscle build and sport performation - enhance strength in anaerobic sports - enhance weight loss |
| Therapeutic doses |
Anticatabolic agent:1-3 g/day
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| Maximum safe level |
Not established. It's not recommended usage over 3 g/day |
| Side effects |
- possible - increase blood cholesterol level
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| Interactions |
- arginine
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| Composition formulas |
- pure amino acid or calcium salt - better usability - pure amino acid |
| Other remarks |
- 1 g HMB supplement - equivalent to 20 g of leucine
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