[USN] HMB 1000

HMB is a by product (metabolite) of an essential amino acid known as leucine. HMB has been known for its anti-catabolic properties for some time and has been used in some of the best selling and most popular supplements and all-in-one blends. Therefore it is apparent that this is a supplement that certainly is popular amongst users as well as manufacturers who use it to ensure their supplements are anti-catabolic.

HMB prevents catabolism by slowing down the process of proteolysis (natural breakdown of protein and muscle tissue that occurs from intense training). The last thing any athlete wants is for their intense training to hinder their performance, via training hard you expect to benefit in terms of performance as well as achieve improvements in aesthetics. For this to be the case it is critical to ensure no muscle wastage occurs.

Supplementing with 3g of HMB daily has been shown to minimise the amount of muscle breakdown and protein degradation after exercise giving you a significant head start for recovery after training. In short HMB enhances the effects of exercise on muscle size, strength and recovery rates.

Beta-hydroxy-beta methylbutyrate (HMB) is a by product or metabolite of the essential amino acid, Leucine. HMB is produced in our body from the proteins in our diet and is also consumed in small amounts from the foods we eat. However, only a small amount (roughly 5%) of the Leucine you eat is converted into HMB. For the production of HMB to reach optimal gram quantities per day, you’ll need 20-50 grams of Leucine. Consequently, getting enough HMB from your diet alone is virtually impossible.
Research has shown that supplementing with 3g of HMB per day helps to slow down a process called proteolysis, the natural process of breaking down muscle tissue that occurs after intense physical activity (e.g weight training) taking HMB gives the body a head start with muscle recovery by minimising the amount of muscle breakdown and protein degradation after exercise. This means that your body stays in an anabolic state for longer, allowing for more muscle growth. HMB basically enhances the effects of exercise on muscle size and strength