HMB (β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate), a metabolite of leucine found naturally in skeletal muscle, continues to get rave reviews from supplement scientists. ——————————————————— A review article published in the journal, Amino Acids, illustrates the several mechanisms by which HMB enhances protein synthesis and supports mitochondrial function/expression (biogenesis) in skeletal muscle, leading to increases in strength, muscular performance and muscular health. ——————————————————— Real world support for HMB’s influence on mitochondrial biogenesis is exemplified in a recent study, published in the Journal of the International Society for Sports Nutrition, where HMB supplementation combined with high-intensity interval training promoted increases VO2 peak (a measure of aerobic fitness) by approximately 5%, in as little as four weeks. ——————————————————— As well, in a study published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology, HMB combined with 12 weeks of periodized heavy resistance training promoted greater gains in overall body mass, lean body mass, strength, power and decreased body fat compared to placebo. ——————————————————— Notably, subjects who took HMB had lower cortisol (a catabolic hormone) levels and greater perceptions of recovery between training bouts. ——————————————————— If you want to reap all the benefits of HMB supplementation, I highly encourage you to try @atp_labs #MYOPRIME #preworkout. It contains 1.5g of #patented myoEDGE HMBca, a highly bioavailable form of HMB. ——————————————————— 🔥WANT MORE EDUCATION ON MYOPRIME? LINK IN BIO🔥 ——————————————————— REFERENCES: Amino Acids. 2016 Mar;48(3):653-64. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2014 Jun;114(6):1217-27. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2014 Apr 26;11:16 (at London, Ontario)