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gammerlerbelt · 14-03-2004, 07:58 PM

Very interesting article in Men's Health Magazine this month (p38). Apparently, I quote " tests carried out by Iowa State University on over 250 vitamins, minerals and sports supplements found that only HMB and Creatine will build muscle mass and strength. Creatine fools the body into supplying extra protein to the muscles giving them more of the amino acids required for growth. HMB prevents the extent of muscle tissue damage during strenuous exercise. Added to a strength training routine, a combination of HMB and creatine increase muscle growth by 200 % more than strength training alone, says Steve Nissen, the lead study author. For best results take each supplement twice a day"

Hmmm.

robin_3_16 · 14-03-2004, 08:01 PM

sorry but what is HMB?

**hackskii** · 14-03-2004, 08:13 PM

What is HMB ?
HMB is produced in our bodies (HMB is an acronym for beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) and is a metabolite of the BCAA (branched chain amino acid) leucine. We also get HMB in our diets from consuming certain foods including catfish, alfalfa and grapefruit for example.

HMB may help with the following:

-aid in the ability to build muscle in response to weight training or other strenuous exercise (increased muscle size and strength)

-aid in the ability to burn fat in response to strenuous exercise

-increase aerobic ability (increase a person's VO2max)

-help recover form strenuous exercise by reducing the amount of lactate released.

-lower cholesterol levels

-decrease blood pressure

14-03-2004, 09:20 PM

Will cost you about 25 quid for about 60 tabs of 1000mg HMB robin

robin_3_16 · 14-03-2004, 10:13 PM

really that isn't too bad really
and it supposedly works, no plans to buy anything again soon, with no money though!

powerU · 15-03-2004, 12:32 PM

I've used HMB twice previously, each time made good gains and dropped BF, i honestly thought it was just a plecebo making me train harder coz i've heard so many people say it doesn't work.
Gonna try it again for a month - i'll keep you posted.

***Lorian*** · 15-03-2004, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by powerU
I've used HMB twice previously, each time made good gains and dropped BF, i honestly thought it was just a plecebo making me train harder coz i've heard so many people say it doesn't work.
Gonna try it again for a month - i'll keep you posted.

I've got to say, you are the first male I've ever heard that has said he noticed gains from HMB.

Its one of those things that works 'in theory' but rarely in the real world. Very few people get results from it.

You must be one of the lucky ones!

L

Sportsup · 16-03-2004, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gammerlerbelt
that only HMB and Creatine will build muscle mass and strength. Creatine fools the body into supplying extra protein to the muscles giving them more of the amino acids required for growth.

Hi!

Haven't read the article so I don't know what supplements were tested but what about Protein itself as a supplement? *The* muscle builder! or L-Glutamine?

Another point to remember is that not all supplements build mass directly but help to create a better environment with which to work in (eg Energy Supplements, Anti-Oxidants etc)

Sportsup
http://www.sports-supplements.co.uk

**hackskii** · 16-03-2004, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lorian
I've got to say, you are the first male I've ever heard that has said he noticed gains from HMB.

Its one of those things that works 'in theory' but rarely in the real world. Very few people get results from it.

You must be one of the lucky ones!

L

Thanks Lorian, saved me on that one I went to go buy it yesterday and the place I usually go to does not have it. I was going to go afterwork today and buy some. You saved me a trip and some money.

gammerlerbelt · 20-03-2004, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sportsup

Another point to remember is that not all supplements build mass directly but help to create a better environment with which to work in (eg Energy Supplements, Anti-Oxidants etc)

Sportsup
http://www.sports-supplements.co.uk

Panthro · 20-03-2004, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sportsup

Haven't read the article so I don't know what supplements were tested but what about Protein itself as a supplement? *The* muscle builder! or L-Glutamine?

Exactly! I'm glad I've found another supporter of L-glut. I feel it is massively overlooked as a sup...

14-03-2004, 07:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
gammerlerbelt Newbie Trainer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Worcester UK Posts: 24	Interesting Article Very interesting article in Men's Health Magazine this month (p38). Apparently, I quote " tests carried out by Iowa State University on over 250 vitamins, minerals and sports supplements found that only HMB and Creatine will build muscle mass and strength. Creatine fools the body into supplying extra protein to the muscles giving them more of the amino acids required for growth. HMB prevents the extent of muscle tissue damage during strenuous exercise. Added to a strength training routine, a combination of HMB and creatine increase muscle growth by 200 % more than strength training alone, says Steve Nissen, the lead study author. For best results take each supplement twice a day" Hmmm.

14-03-2004, 08:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 30,975	What is HMB ? HMB is produced in our bodies (HMB is an acronym for beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) and is a metabolite of the BCAA (branched chain amino acid) leucine. We also get HMB in our diets from consuming certain foods including catfish, alfalfa and grapefruit for example. HMB may help with the following: -aid in the ability to build muscle in response to weight training or other strenuous exercise (increased muscle size and strength) -aid in the ability to burn fat in response to strenuous exercise -increase aerobic ability (increase a person's VO2max) -help recover form strenuous exercise by reducing the amount of lactate released. -lower cholesterol levels -decrease blood pressure __________________ Power over others is weakness disguised as strength. Scott

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robin_3_16 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,459	sorry but what is HMB?

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Insanity Guest Posts: n/a	Will cost you about 25 quid for about 60 tabs of 1000mg HMB robin

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robin_3_16 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,459	really that isn't too bad really and it supposedly works, no plans to buy anything again soon, with no money though!

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powerU Getting HUGE! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,155	I've used HMB twice previously, each time made good gains and dropped BF, i honestly thought it was just a plecebo making me train harder coz i've heard so many people say it doesn't work. Gonna try it again for a month - i'll keep you posted.