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Effects of six weeks of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and HMB/creatine supplementation on strength, power, and anthropometry of highly trained athletes.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17530933     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study investigated the effects of 6 weeks of dietary supplementation of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and HMB combined with creatine monohydrate (HMBCr) on the muscular strength and endurance, leg power, and anthropometry of elite male rugby league players. The subjects were divided into a control group (n = 8), a HMB group (n = 11; 3 g.d(-1)) or a HMBCr group (n = 11; 12 g.d(-1) with 3 g HMB, 3 g Cr, 6 g carbohydrates). Three repetition maximum lifts on bench press, deadlifts, prone row, and shoulder press, maximum chin-up repetitions, 10-second maximal cycle test, body mass, girths, and sum of skinfolds were assessed pre- and postsupplementation. Statistical analysis revealed no effect of HMB or HMBCr on any parameter compared with presupplementation measures or the control group. HMB and HMBCr were concluded to have no ergogenic effect on muscular strength and endurance, leg power, or anthropometry when taken orally by highly trained male athletes over 6 weeks.
Authors:
Donna M O'Connor; Melissa J Crowe
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1064-8011     ISO Abbreviation:  J Strength Cond Res     Publication Date:  2007 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-05-28     Completed Date:  2007-07-31     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9415084     Medline TA:  J Strength Cond Res     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  419-23     Citation Subset:  IM; S    
Affiliation:
Faculty of Education, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. d.o'connor@edfac.usyd.edu.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Administration, Oral
Adolescent
Adult
Analysis of Variance
Anthropometry
Creatine / administration & dosage*
Dietary Supplements*
Football / physiology*
Humans
Male
Muscle Strength / drug effects*
Muscle, Skeletal / drug effects*
Oxygen Consumption / drug effects,  physiology
Physical Endurance / drug effects
Task Performance and Analysis
Valerates / administration & dosage*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Valerates; 57-00-1/Creatine; 625-08-1/beta-hydroxyisovaleric acid

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