BODY RIPPED – HMB (CALCIUM HYDROXYMETHYLBUTYRATE)

Hydroxymethyl-Butyrate, or HMB for short, is a derivative of the essential amino acid Leucine, and is made in small quantities naturally within the human body. Research suggests that HMB may play a key role in reducing muscle catabolism, making it of interest to athletes and especially bodybuilders.

First used as a bodybuilding supplement in the late 90’s, HMB is one of a select few natural substances that are anticatabolic – i.e. they prevent muscle breakdown. A derivitive of keto-isocaproate, which itself is a metabolite of the branch-chain amino acid Leucine.

HMB works by slowing protein breakdown and reduces amino acid loss from resistance training. Since then HMB has become the choice of both hard-core bodybuilders and recreational trainers who were looking for a supplement that would improve recovery times and reduce soreness without any hormonal effects.

HOW TO USE HMB

Body Ripped’s Calcium Hydroxymethyl-Butyrate is formulated to assist active people in achieving physique and/or performance goals, and may be an appropriate supplement to use before, during, and after weight training or other strenuous exercise. HMB is recommended for use by athletes involved in weight training, bodybuilding, strength training, and other power training or events.

HMB FOR INTERMITTENT FASTING

HMB slows muscle catabolism by inhibiting protein breakdown in the absence of ready-to-use carbs. When this happens you only have one place for energy – fat stores. Taking HMB before fasted training can therefore extend your fat loss and promote muscle gain.

HMB helps you get energy from stored fat in the absence of insulin, without breaking your fast. By increasing fat oxidation within your muscles, it bypasses traditional carb metabolism to bring you energy from fats.

DIRECTIONS

HMB is recommended for use by athletes involved in weight training, bodybuilding, strength training, and other power training or events. 3 grams daily is the standard dose used in most studies, usually split up to 1 gram three times per day.