Hmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Hmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

topicclaimevidence levelcitationsource
Hmb Muscle Mass Meta-AnalysisThe Cochrane ROB2 tool and GRADE framework were used to assess the risk of bias and evidence certainty.1Xie C (2026)Combined resistance training and amino acid-based supplementation for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hmb Muscle Mass Meta-AnalysisConclusion Resistance training combined with amino acid supplementation may improve muscle strength and physical function in older adults with sarcopenia, although effects on muscle mass remain limited.1Xie C (2026)Combined resistance training and amino acid-based supplementation for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hmb Muscle Mass Meta-AnalysisBackground and objective Resistance training is the cornerstone of sarcopenia management.1Xie C (2026)Combined resistance training and amino acid-based supplementation for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hmb Muscle Mass Meta-AnalysisHowever, whether combining it with amino acid-based supplementation, including essential amino acids, branched-chain amino acids, leucine, and derivatives such as HMB, provides additional benefits remains unclear.1Xie C (2026)Combined resistance training and amino acid-based supplementation for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hmb Muscle Mass Meta-AnalysisMethodological quality was assessed with the PEDro scale and risk of bias using Cochrane RoB 2.1García-Alonso A (2025)The Role of HMB Supplementation in Enhancing the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Muscle Quality, Body Composition, and Physical Function.
Hmb Muscle Mass Meta-AnalysisFive trials (50%) were rated at high risk of bias, limiting confidence in pooled estimates.1García-Alonso A (2025)The Role of HMB Supplementation in Enhancing the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Muscle Quality, Body Composition, and Physical Function.
Hmb Muscle Mass Meta-AnalysisBackground/objectives Resistance training (RT) is a key strategy to counteract age-related declines in muscle strength and physical function.1García-Alonso A (2025)The Role of HMB Supplementation in Enhancing the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Muscle Quality, Body Composition, and Physical Function.
Hmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysisβ-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) has been proposed as a complementary supplement to enhance these adaptations.1García-Alonso A (2025)The Role of HMB Supplementation in Enhancing the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Muscle Quality, Body Composition, and Physical Function.
topicHmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysis
claimThe Cochrane ROB2 tool and GRADE framework were used to assess the risk of bias and evidence certainty.
evidence level1
citationXie C (2026)
sourceCombined resistance training and amino acid-based supplementation for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicHmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion Resistance training combined with amino acid supplementation may improve muscle strength and physical function in older adults with sarcopenia, although effects on muscle mass remain limited.
evidence level1
citationXie C (2026)
sourceCombined resistance training and amino acid-based supplementation for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicHmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysis
claimBackground and objective Resistance training is the cornerstone of sarcopenia management.
evidence level1
citationXie C (2026)
sourceCombined resistance training and amino acid-based supplementation for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicHmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, whether combining it with amino acid-based supplementation, including essential amino acids, branched-chain amino acids, leucine, and derivatives such as HMB, provides additional benefits remains unclear.
evidence level1
citationXie C (2026)
sourceCombined resistance training and amino acid-based supplementation for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicHmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysis
claimMethodological quality was assessed with the PEDro scale and risk of bias using Cochrane RoB 2.
evidence level1
citationGarcía-Alonso A (2025)
sourceThe Role of HMB Supplementation in Enhancing the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Muscle Quality, Body Composition, and Physical Function.
topicHmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysis
claimFive trials (50%) were rated at high risk of bias, limiting confidence in pooled estimates.
evidence level1
citationGarcía-Alonso A (2025)
sourceThe Role of HMB Supplementation in Enhancing the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Muscle Quality, Body Composition, and Physical Function.
topicHmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysis
claimBackground/objectives Resistance training (RT) is a key strategy to counteract age-related declines in muscle strength and physical function.
evidence level1
citationGarcía-Alonso A (2025)
sourceThe Role of HMB Supplementation in Enhancing the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Muscle Quality, Body Composition, and Physical Function.
topicHmb Muscle Mass Meta-Analysis
claimβ-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) has been proposed as a complementary supplement to enhance these adaptations.
evidence level1
citationGarcía-Alonso A (2025)
sourceThe Role of HMB Supplementation in Enhancing the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Muscle Quality, Body Composition, and Physical Function.

Source documents

  1. Combined resistance training and amino acid-based supplementation for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
  2. The Role of HMB Supplementation in Enhancing the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Muscle Quality, Body Composition, and Physical Function.