New Evidence Against HMB

[TYPE A]

HMB is worthless. Don't think so? Well read on...

The Effect of -Hydroxy -Methylbutyrate on Muscular Strength and Body Composition in Collegiate Football Players JACK RANSONE

College of Education, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078 KERRI NEIGHBORS

Oklahoma Dietetics Association, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
ROBERT LEFAVI

College of Health Professions, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, Georgia 31419 JOSEPH CHROMIAK

College of Education, Mississippi State University, Starksville, Mississippi 39762


ABSTRACT

This study assesses the effects of daily -hydroxy -methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation on muscular strength (bench press, squats, and power cleans) and body composition (body weight and body fat) among collegiate football players undergoing a strenuous exercise program. Subjects were collegiate football players (n = 35) training under the supervision of certified strength coaches averaging 20 hours of weekly exercise. In the first supplementation period, 16 of the 35 subjects were supplemented with 3 g of HMB per day for 4 weeks; the other 19 received a placebo followed by a 1-week washout period and then a second supplementation period in a randomized double-blind crossover, placebo design. There were no significant changes (p > 0.05) in muscular strength, including bench press, squats, and power cleans, among the subjects. There were also no significant changes (p > 0.05) in body composition, including body fat and body weight. Very little clinical evidence exists for supplementing HMB in athletic populations.

 

[TYPE A]

FYI... Just read the last 3 sentences.

 

[DanielBishop]

Thanks for the info.

I think most people have concluded that it's a crock. I'm grateful that I learned about it before spending any money on it.... I'd had people tell me it was very effective, but expensive. I was considering investing in it.... phew.

 

[MikeNYCguy]

HMB with arginine and glutamine combined has proven to yield a synergistic effect. Some big boys at my gym are using this kind of product called Juven (see www.juven.com.) And, you need a script to get it!

Check out the site and reconsider.

 

[jimmyjames]

Juven looks like total BS. It doesn't require a script either.

"Clinically proven to fight muscle loss, you can now restore lost muscle mass without a prescription. You should begin seeing results in 4 to 6 weeks. Each box contains 30 packets -- a 15-day supply of Juven -- and has a suggested retail price of $89 per box."

Do the math on that one.

 

[Conceptions]

Please let me know more about this product. My ex-gym teacher, current computer teacher, is taking this product because he heard good stuff about it. im guna ask him if its doign anything but i also want to know what you people think

 

[KillJoy]

ok....Most people don't like HMB.............why?

it does not work at a low dose.......like 1.5g


I like HMB but only if you take 6 to 9 grams a day.
Buy HMB at DPS nutrition and try it at that the dose above or dont try it at all.


KJ

 

[u4ik_RAGE]

ok....Most people don't like HMB.............why?

it does not work at a low dose.......like 1.5g


I like HMB but only if you take 6 to 9 grams a day.
Buy HMB at DPS nutrition and try it at that the dose above or dont try it at all.


KJ

Word. 3 grams is nothing when you're talking about aminos or amino-derived supps.

 

[lonewulf]

My friend got a bulk supply of HMB and i took it for about 3 months, off about three, got some more from him, off now, can tell absolutely not difference. I think its crap.-WULF

 

[Cannibo]

I agree it's expensive and any gains are not worth the price of the product. However, I do think it is may helpful for begineers and people who have been out of the gym for a couple of years. The study was on Football players, who have obviously been training hard for a long period of time. If you can find it for cheap I would recommend it after you've taken a long break from lifting. It helped me atleast.