Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is produced in small amounts in the body from the amino acid leucine, and it is also found in the food chain.

HMB plays an important role in building new muscle tissue. In particular, HMB significantly reduces muscular catabolism which occurs naturally after intensive exercise. When there is less damaged muscle to repair, the body seems to build new muscle more quickly, which has the effect of naturally burning more adipose or fatty tissue.

HMB has already been the subject of around 30 clinical studies, conducted by recognised experts at prestigious universities. All these studies conclude that increases in muscle tissue are more significant and occur more quickly, when HMB supplementation is combined with intensive exercise. In general, sportspeople supplemented with HMB had twice the increase in muscle tissue, and lost twice as much fat, compared with controls. New studies suggest that HMB supplementation also offers benefits in endurance sports, in particular to runners and cyclists. It has also been confirmed that the benefits of HMB supplements are the same for both sexes. Initial results can often be achieved after only three to four weeks.

Nine clinical studies focusing specifically on the safety of HMB have all concluded that it is safe, and have noted the absence of side effects.

A recent study showed that simultaneous supplementation with creatine and HMB produced better results than the combined results achieved when these two products were taken separately. HMB should be taken with a balanced diet including at least 2 grams of protein for every kilo of bodyweight, particularly when undertaking intensive exercise.

Take six capsules a day per 80 kg of weight, before training or at bedtime. Add one capsule for every additional 15 kg of weight.