Supplementation with the Leucine Metabolite β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) does not Improve Resistance Exercise-Induced Changes in Body Composition or Strength in Young Subjects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Supplementation with the Leucine Metabolite β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) does not Improve Resistance Exercise-Induced Changes in Body Composition or Strength in Young Subjects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a leucine metabolite that is purported to increase fat-free mass (FFM) gain and performance in response to resistance exercise training (RET). The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the efficacy of HMB supplementation in augmenting FF...

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Main Authors: Josephine S. Jakubowski, Everson A. Nunes, Filipe J. Teixeira, Victoria Vescio, Robert W. Morton, Laura Banfield, Stuart M. Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
muscle mass
resistance exercise
strength training
HMB
1RM
hypertrophy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1523

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