Definitions for "HMB"
Helps support the body’s ability to minimize protein breakdown and damage to muscle cells, which can occur subsequent to intense weight-training exercise. By minimizing protein breakdown, HMB may help "tip the scales" of protein balance in flavor of muscle growth. HMB is a must for those who over train, Athletes who perform resistance exercise, extensive workouts.
A compound that is produced in the body from the essential amino acid leucine and prevents muscle protein breakdown.
HMB is short for beta-hydroxy beta-methylbuyrate. It is a metabolite of L-Leucine, and has been studied for it effects on lean mass and strength.