HMB | Other remedies / General other remedies

HMB		Other remedies / General other remedies
Botanical Name or Chemical Name:	3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid • Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate • Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyric acid

Description:	HMB is produced in the body during metabolism of amino acid leucine. Alfalfa and catfish contain small amounts of HMB. It is used mainly in sports nutrition.

Oral Uses

Athletic performance
HMB is an ergogenic aid; improves athletic performance and body composition; increases lean muscle mass, muscle strength and endurance; helps to produce protein. Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.
High cholesterol
HMB reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Cachexia
HMB helps to prevent and overcome cancer or HIV induced cachexia and undesired weight loss. Take 3-5 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with arginine and glutamine.
Heart attack prevention
HMB reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; reduces blood pressure and heart disease risk. Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.
HIV infection and AIDS
HMB helps to overcome HIV induced weight loss; helps to gain weight. Take 3-5 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with arginine and glutamine.
Muscular atrophy
HMB reduces muscle wasting caused by cancer, AIDS or other conditions. Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Obesity
HMB reduces body fat; increases lean muscle mass; improves body composition; helps to lose weight. Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Action - Ergogenic aid
HMB is an ergogenic aid; helps to improve physical or mental performance. Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Anabolic effect
HMB has anabolic effect; helps to build muscle and other tissues. Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Anti-aging
HMB is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Anti-catabolic effect
HMB has an anti-catabolic effect; prevents muscle loss during exercise. Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Hypotensive
HMB is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Take 2-3 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months.

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it if you are pregnant, nursing or if you have kidney or liver conditions.

HMB is available in capsule, tablets and powder form.