HMB

What is HMB?

HMB short for beta-Hydroxy beta-methylbutyric acid is a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine and is synthesized in the human body. [1]

History

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The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "HMB".

The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From	Animal Sources, Plant Sources
Natural or Artificial?	Natural
References	beta-Hydroxy beta-methylbutyric acid - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	None found

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	December 23, 2009 @ 4:37 AM