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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.
Cem Erdoğan · Acta Physiologica · 2020

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Improvement of physical training by performance‐enhancing substances

Cem Erdoğan · Acta Physiologica · 2020

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