Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate free acid supplementation and resistance training adaptations: a randomised controlled trial with null findings
Teixeira FJ, Matias CN, Monteiro CP, Valamatos MJ, Reis JF, Morton RW, Alves F, Sardinha LB, Phillips SM
Published in Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Methodology
Twelve-week randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial of HMB free acid during resistance training in trained young men, with DXA and strength testing
Key Findings
HMB conferred no additional gains in lean mass or strength beyond resistance training with placebo.
Conclusions
HMB does not augment training adaptations in already-trained young adults.
Limitations
Trained population; results may differ in untrained or catabolic states.
Supplements Studied
HMB conferred no additional gains in lean mass or strength beyond resistance training with placebo.
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