topicHmb Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion Acute post-exercise HMB-FA supplementation in elite judo athletes did not significantly influence muscle damage or oxidative stress markers but transiently increased antioxidant enzyme activities (CAT, GPX, and SOD).
evidence level2
citationTayebi SM (2026)
sourceEffects of acute HMB-FA supplementation on antioxidant status and muscle damage in Elite Judoka: a randomized pilot trial.
topicHmb Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimPurpose High-intensity judo bouts induce oxidative stress and muscle damage, impairing recovery.
evidence level2
citationTayebi SM (2026)
sourceEffects of acute HMB-FA supplementation on antioxidant status and muscle damage in Elite Judoka: a randomized pilot trial.
topicHmb Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimThis randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial examined whether acute β -hydroxy- β -methylbutyrate free acid (HMB-FA) supplementation influences muscle damage, oxidative stress, and antioxidant biomarkers in elite judoka.
evidence level2
citationTayebi SM (2026)
sourceEffects of acute HMB-FA supplementation on antioxidant status and muscle damage in Elite Judoka: a randomized pilot trial.
topicHmb Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimHMB-FA appears to lead to increased appearance of HMB in the bloodstream when compared to HMB-Ca, though recent results are mixed.
evidence level4
citationRathmacher JA (2024)
sourceInternational society of sports nutrition position stand: β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB).
topicHmb Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimHMB's beneficial effects on athletic performance are thought to be driven by improved recovery.
evidence level4
citationRathmacher JA (2024)
sourceInternational society of sports nutrition position stand: β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB).
topicHmb Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimThe effects of HMB supplementation with exercise are varied, but the combination may have a beneficial effect on the treatment of age-associated sarcopenia under select conditions.
evidence level4
citationRathmacher JA (2024)
sourceInternational society of sports nutrition position stand: β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB).
topicHmb Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimPosition Statement: The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) bases the following position stand on an analysis of the literature regarding the effects of β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate (HMB).
evidence level4
citationRathmacher JA (2024)
sourceInternational society of sports nutrition position stand: β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB).