Calcium β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate (HMB-Ca): Powerful Support for Muscle Health and Performance
Introduction:
Calcium β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate (HMB-Ca) is the calcium salt form of β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate (HMB), a naturally occurring metabolite of the amino acid leucine. HMB-Ca is renowned for its significant effects in promoting muscle growth, enhancing physical performance, and accelerating recovery. It is widely used in sports nutrition, medical nutrition, and animal feed sectors.
How HMB-Ca Works
HMB-Ca exerts its benefits through two main mechanisms:
Reducing Muscle Protein Breakdown:
HMB activates the mTOR pathway and inhibits the ubiquitin-proteasome proteolytic pathway, significantly reducing muscle degradation during stress or intense exercise.Enhancing Muscle Protein Synthesis:
HMB-Ca promotes muscle protein production, contributing to muscle growth and strength gain, especially when combined with resistance training.
By balancing the processes of protein synthesis and degradation, HMB-Ca helps maintain and build lean muscle mass more effectively than standard amino acid supplements.
Usage and Recommended Dosage
Sports Nutrition:
Typical dosage is about 3 grams of HMB-Ca per day, often split into 2–3 servings. It can be incorporated into capsules, powders, and functional beverages.Medical Nutrition:
For elderly or clinical patients at risk of muscle wasting, HMB-Ca is often included in specialized nutrition programs to prevent sarcopenia.Animal Nutrition:
Used in livestock and poultry feed to promote better growth performance, muscle yield, and feed conversion efficiency.
Application Forms:
Powders
Capsules
Premixes
Ready-to-drink formulations
Performance Compared to Other Supplements
Feature | HMB-Ca | Creatine | Whey Protein |
---|---|---|---|
Function | Reduce muscle breakdown, boost recovery | Improve energy production | Supply essential proteins |
Onset Speed | Medium | Fast | Medium |
Water Retention | No | Yes | No |
Muscle Mass Support | Strong | Strong | Strong |
Fat Mass Reduction | Yes | No | Slight |
Compared to creatine and whey protein, HMB-Ca offers a unique dual-action benefit: it not only stimulates muscle gain but also actively prevents muscle loss, making it especially valuable during periods of high physical stress or aging.
Key Benefits of Calcium β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate (HMB-Ca)
Promotes lean muscle mass growth
Reduces muscle protein breakdown
Enhances strength and endurance
Speeds up recovery after exercise
Improves fat-to-muscle ratio
Supports immune health under physical stress
No water retention, no bloating
Synonyms for HMB-Ca
Calcium HMB
Calcium β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate
HMB Calcium Salt
β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyric Acid Calcium Salt
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Order Information
We supply HMB-Ca in 25kg fiber drums with inner PE bags, or customized packaging based on client needs.
Samples are available for quality testing and formula development.
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