Effects of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate on muscle damage and recovery markers in exercising adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rahimi MH, Mohammadi H, Eshaghi H, Askari G, Miraghajani M
Published in Journal of the American College of Nutrition
Methodology
Meta-analysis of randomised trials examining HMB effects on markers of exercise-induced muscle damage such as creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase
Key Findings
HMB significantly reduced post-exercise creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase, suggesting attenuated muscle damage.
Conclusions
HMB may reduce biochemical markers of exercise-induced muscle damage.
Limitations
Surrogate biochemical endpoints; heterogeneity across protocols.
Supplements Studied
HMB significantly reduced post-exercise creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase.
Outcomes Measured
HMB significantly reduced post-exercise creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase.
Study Details
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