Effectiveness Rating for HMB's Ability to Increase Strength
The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well hmb is able to increase strength. The overall rating for this claim is 1.9 out of 3. There is some research showing the supplement's ability to deliever on this particular claim is warranted. Using HMB to increase strength may lead to positive results.
Confidence Rating for HMB's Ability to Increase Strength
The confidence rating is a mesure of how valid the effectiveness rating is. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on this topic.
There are 10 studies in the database on hmb; the confidence rating is 200. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating.
HMB Dose to Increase Strength
| Dosage |
Frequency |
Daily Total |
Effectiveness Rating of Dosage |
| 1g |
3x per day |
3g |
 |
| 1g |
3x per day |
3g |
|
| 1.5g |
once daily |
1.5g |
|
| 1g |
3x per day |
3g |
 |
| 3g |
once daily |
3g |
|
| 3g |
once daily |
3g |
|
| 1g |
3x per day |
3g |
|
| 1g |
3x per day |
3g |
|
| 1g |
3x per day |
3g |
|
| 2g |
3x per day |
6g |
|
References
| Title of Study |
| The effects of 12 weeks of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate free acid supplementation on muscle mass, strength, and power in resistance-trained individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study |
| Effects of β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate-free Acid Supplementation on Strength, Power and Hormonal Adaptations Following Resistance Training |
| Effect of Oral Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate (HMB) Supplementation on Physical Performance in Healthy Old Women Over 65 Years: An Open Label Randomized Controlled Trial. |
| Effects of nine weeks of beta-hydroxy-beta- methylbutyrate supplementation on strength and body composition in resistance trained men |
| Effects of 12 weeks of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate free acid gel supplementation on muscle mass, strength, and power in resistance trained individuals |
| The effect of HMB supplementation on body composition, fitness, hormonal and inflammatory mediators in elite adolescent volleyball players: a prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study |
| Leucine Metabolites Do Not Enhance Training-induced Performance or Muscle Thickness |
| Effects of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate supplementation on strength and body composition in trained and competitive athletes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. |
| Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation does not affect changes in strength or body composition during resistance training in trained men |
| Effects of calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation during resistance-training on markers of catabolism, body composition and strength |
