Research
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Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation enhances protein synthesis, reduces protein breakdown, and increases muscle size, strength, and aerobic performance when combined with exercise.
If you exercise, HMB supplementation can enhance muscle size, strength, and aerobic performance. It does not work without exercise.
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HMB enhances protein synthesis and reduces protein breakdown in skeletal muscles... HMB increases muscle size, strength, aerobic performance, regenerative capacity and reduces muscle damage.
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Review paper citing studies.
Source
Improvement of physical training by performance‐enhancing substances
Cem Erdoğan · Acta Physiologica · 2020
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