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Krzysztof Durkalec-Michalski1,2,3, Magdalena Czlapka-Matyasik2,4, Tomasz Podgórski3,5
1Department of Sports Dietetics, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland.
Introduction:
β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation may support fat-free mass (FFM) increase and fat mass (FM) decrease. Its utility has been studied mainly for 3 gHMB·day-1 and long-term supplementation (e.g., 12 weeks). Therefore, new and personalized effective HMB supplementation protocols should be verified.
Methods:
Ninety trained (TR, n = 53; 29.1 ± 7.7 years; FFM: 84.1 ± 5.1%) and untrained (UTR, n = 37; 32.3 ± 7.6 years; FFM: 75.7 ± 7.7%) males completed the randomized parallel-group placebo (PLA)-controlled study aiming at evaluating the influence of new individualized high-dose mid-term liquid HMB free acid supplementation protocol (90 mgHMB·kgFFM -1·day-1) alone (3 weeks; first period) and combined with high-intensity functional training (HIFT; 3 weeks; second period) on body mass (BM), FFM and FM, and total body water (TBW). The Fight Gone Bad (FGB) workout was an additional HIFT stimuli (2 units·week-1). Testing was performed at baseline (BAS) and after the first (SUP) and the second (SUP+FGB) study periods.
Results:
HMB doses were 4.8-7.8 gHMB·day-1. The intervention had no significant effect on BM, FFM, FM, or TBW. BM, FFM (kg), TBW, and TBW/FFM were higher at SUP+FGB vs. BAS regardless of the implemented treatment and training status. Nevertheless, there was an impact (p < 0.05) from training status (but not HMB/PLA) on FM (kg; slight increases in UTR) and TBW (slight decreases in UTR).
Discussion:
The individually adjusted high HMB dose did not change body mass and composition in trained or untrained individuals during a three-week exclusive supplementation or three-week supplementation in combination with additional HIFT stimuli. Therefore, any modifications in this area may likely require a longer treatment period.
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