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HMB

HMB

Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate

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Overview

HMB (Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) is an amino acid, but derives from the breakdown of Leucine, a part of normal dietary protein. HMB can be also found in certain foods like catfish, alfalfa and it is also a natural component of mother's milk, but is scarcely found in a normal diet. HMB was discovered in the 1950's and has been studied for several decades, but has only really become popular as a sports supplement around 1995.

HMB has been proven to delay the breakdown of muscle protein as well as promote tissue growth. Early studies have shown that HMB supplementation also lowers cholesterol and helps strengthen the immune system.

In a controlled scientific study, 41 male volunteers aged 19 to 29 were given 0, 1.5, or 3 grams of HMB everyday for 3 weeks. The participants also lifted weights 3 days a week for 90 minutes. The results suggested that HMB could enhance strength and lean mass in direct proportion to intake.

In another controlled study reported in the same article, 32 male volunteers took either 3 grams of HMB daily or placebo, and then lifted weights for 2 or 3 hours daily, 6 days a week for 7 weeks. The HMB group saw a significantly greater increase in its bench-press strength than the placebo group. However, there was no significant difference in body weight or fat mass by the end of the study.

Key Benefits

  • Helps prevent tissue break down
  • Can increase lean mass gains
  • Assists tissue repair

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Suggested Use

As a dietary supplement we recommend consuming 1g, 3 times daily evenly spread throughout the day for the best results.

Add just over half of an MP small scoop (1g) to your preferred amount of water or fruit juice and consume immediately.

1 x level MP Plastic Scoop (small) weighs 1.8g.

Ingredients

This product is 100% HMB with nothing added or taken away.

Nutritional Information

100% HMB.

 

Product Reviews - 26 Reviews

  • 3
  • Review:
    Ok got my 250g pack today and just want to post my quick pre-review of my first impressesions. Smell / Taste is not the best the only way to describe it is "Feet" haha you'll see when you open yours. Its an ultra fine power to watch out when you open your pack it will go everywhere! Will post a review in few weeks on the acutal restuls :)
  • Goes well with which Myprotein products:
    Any MP Prodcut.
  • 2
  • Review:
    Been taking this for 2 weeks now. Havent really had any gains from it. I take this along with protein and carbs. Then zinc & mag at night. Havent gained anything in the way of strength. Also a recent study shows that hmb can lower protein metabolism in the body. Therefore reducing lean gains. From trying this stuff out im starting to think that may be true. Anyway, i love the products by myprotein.
  • 5
  • Review:
    this stuff is cool, the taste is no way ass bad as some acids iv had so for me its easy to take with water but if you not had anything like this just stick it in with you whey drink and its fine
  • Goes well with which Myprotein products:
    chock whey, instant oats
  • 5
  • Review:
    Tastes awful but it works if you know how and when to take it. Best taken as a small shot with fruit juice and necked quickly. I read about this for many years and most reviews are negative. I read that for it to be effective you need to be taking at least 10g per day or not bother, which means buy the 500g pack. I have noticed a big increase in size buy taking 10 grams around 8pm. I train in the gym everyday around 3 - 4:30pm. It is claimed it is only anti catabolic so I was expecting similar results to Micelar casein however I have noticed a big increase in size, endurance, decrease in bodyfat but not any strength gains yet. I have been taking for 2 weeks. it is suggested to ideally take 5 grams 3 times per day so 15grams in total for optimum results. So morning afternoon and evening.
  • Goes well with which Myprotein products:
    small shot of red or white grape juice. Also combine with L-Leucine as it is a derivative of L-Leucine.
  • 5
  • Review:
    i have used HMB and i can say that this product is a great product, a miracle i say. i have previously worked out my muscle and have ended up resting for a week minimum because they hurt alot. I take 2.5-3 grams of hmb 3 times a day in my shake and they work great to improve recoverly. For best results take it with your pre-workout shake and in your bedtime shake which should be made from casein.
  • Goes well with which Myprotein products:
    Good quality whey protein or optimum nutrition.
  • 5
  • Review:
    I like this stuff. It has increased my strength by around 7% over a 2 month period. Don't expect miracles, some reviews talk of massive increases in strength and size! Maybe - but I think not. If your brand new to training then maybe this would explain such gains as your strength increases rapidly from a new start before leveling out. HMB would be the top of the tree in all stores and on all websites if it was providing 20% increase's in strength! plus every pro athlete on earth would be taking it - in fact, it would already be a banned substance. Back to reality - It is however in my top 3 - It will give you modest gains if used correctly. As with all my powders I just eat this stuff straight from the bag and swig it down with some juice - its the harshest tasting popular supplement there is so it really taints any drink you put it into - just get it down ya!
  • Goes well with which Myprotein products:
    Protein
  • 5
  • Review:
    I Totally agree with Andrew, This is my first review and HMB do work!! I have taken this every day with Isolated whey protein and have notice big result in terms of Strength and have gained 1stone in mass. I train 5 times a week with 2 days with CV work...and have gained approx 15% in strength and fast recovery!!! Prior to My protein i was using Maxi-muscle cyclone and didn't notice much result (guess they only use small amount of hmb). HMB do work!!
  • Goes well with which Myprotein products:
    Whey Protein
  • 5
  • Review:
    You know when you read those 'reviews' the ones that say things like *miracle product* *you won't believe the gains* and one of the best I've read *stamina in the gym...and the bedroom*....you end up buying the product and 'hope' it makes a difference. Well...this does. I have changed nothing. my routine, my diet,protien/carbs intake, my life....nothing. But I have used HMB for a month. Each and every week of that month my bench press has increased. I'm lifting 10kg more for 5-6 reps than I was a month ago. After no change for over 4 months. My chest is fuller. My deltoids have a nice tear drop shape like I've never seen before. It can only be the HMB. Pleeeease buy this product. Its as close to a miricle product as you'll get....But you'll still have to work hard ;)
  • 4
  • Review:
    Good product, does what it says.
  • 5
  • Review:
    Ok, so if you're looking for something that mixes well and tastes good...then this isn't your thing..HOWEVER, if you want something that will cut down recovery time, improve well-being (when training intensively) and boost gains...take it. Make sure to have it in small doses administered periodically throughout the day though
  • 5
  • Review:
    I buy the 500g bag and it lasts for ages - brilliant value compared to what other companies knock this stuff out for - HMB is not cheap to produce. Brilliant again by MP. For all you taste freaks out there this tastes rank - stick in your shake and it cures that.
  • 5
  • Review:
    I have been using this for several months, and i have recently tried a 3-4 week period off. I noticed a HUGE increase in recovery time, especially after heavy sessions. One of the best supplements around.
  • 5
  • Review:
    I have been combining this with protien as well as Creatine EE HCL. I have noticed a massive difference in the gym (and in front of the mirror!) lol.
  • 5
  • Review:
    Been using this with MP creatine.good gains and strength. Ok taste mixes well. GREAT price, another GREAT product from MP. Go buy some
  • 5
  • Review:
    I've now been taking hmb for 7 weeks ,it arrived 3 days after ordering it. I've been taking it alongside creatine monohydrate and while I was sticking to my diet i started getting ripped within 4-7 days noticable difference,but the last 3 weeks over christmas i've stayed the same because i've ate like c*ap. But my strenght has improved alot over the full 7 weeks but thats proberly due to the monohydrate. I recommend it but only if your going to eat sensibly.
  • 5
  • Review:
    As a review of HMB itself it is ok - it wont replace hard work and a good diet but it will reduce recovery time and breakdown a bit. As a review of MP - excellent the product in it's most basic form at the most competetive price with the least sci fi bullsh1t - well done. Taste - come on - any medicine that works has to taste bad.
  • 5
  • Review:
    I'm a first time buyer on this site & ordered this HMB and creatine on Sat 5th Sept 09 and it came on Tues 8th Sept so good shipping(i went for the cheapest to see how long it would take) will let you all know how it goes and everyone says the HMB has bad taste, It's not bad to be honest you can hardly taste anything and creatine is taste free good good!!
  • 5
  • Review:
    you get used to the taste and this is dead cheap compared to what ther companies knock this out for - good stuff
  • 5
  • Review:
    wots the best time to take hmb if i train 1st thing in mornin?i train a 9 so have cnp pro gf nox with 20 grams of unflavoured whey all mixed together 45mins b4 workout then hav 1st hmb in my cnp pro recover after worout then hav nxt hmb bout 4ish in my mp meal replacement then my last dose b4 bed in mp meal replacement again,evry site says diferent ways and diferent doses to take!help!
  • 4
  • Review:
    OK, This stuff tastes vial no way around that. If you can keep it down mixed with water you are a better man than me. I have found that mixing it in with a protein shake works well. Mixing with grape or orange juice also works but you still get the after tatse in your mouth. Just tried the berry blast that is designed for this and it works wonders. A worthy investment unless you like gagging. Lasts for ever and well worth the money
  • 5
  • Review:
    Have been taking this product for a few weeks now and am pleased with the results. My recovery times are great and i have more lean muscle. Seems to have improved my anaerobic endurance. The only problem is the taste
  • 4
  • Review:
    I've been using HMB for a while and it seems to last me forever! Fast recovery and very little DOMS, as well as retained mass when cutting are some of the benefits I have experienced. \n\nI do wish the packaging was a little better though, mine came with some powder sealed in the top section which spilt out when I opened it.
  • 5
  • Review:
    i brought it as a friend said it's great during a 'cut' as i always tend to lose mass aswell as fat, so i tried it, and it dramatically lowered/stopped breakdown, and i seen some strength gains when i used it when in a 'bulk' phase as well! just ordered more!
  • 3
  • Review:
    Been taking HMB three times each day for a couple of weeks and cannot really tell if it is doing anything yet. Tastes OK when mixed with either Impact Whey or Bedtime. The one thing I have noticed is that my fingernails appear to be growing quicker...\nIt is pretty cheap so I will continue taking it for a couple of months to see what happens.
  • 5
  • Review:
    I have been using MP HMB for a few weeks now and along with CEE, whey and BCAA's, I am making damn good progress! I don’t understand why so many people are moaning like little girls about the taste? Just spoon a bit in your mouth and wash it back with some quality H2O. Simple! It really annoys me when people moan about the taste when MP products are so reasonably price and are of extremely good quality! They are supplements designed to enhance your performance...not appease your taste buds! I will rant no more! Good stuff and I am reaping the rewards. Thanks MP
  • 4
  • Review:
    Got some the other day with great service from MP. It smells like White Gloss paint which is pretty weird but doesn't taste too bad (definately not as bad as Creatine Ethyl Ester). You need to give it a good stir to get it to mix though. Only been on the stuff for a couple of days so cant comment on the effects just yet. However, after researching the product I would say it is definately worth trying it out.

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