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β-Hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid (HMB) is a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine and is synthesized in the human body. It plays a part in protein synthesis pathways within the human body. So by deduction it can be concluded that it would help improve sporting performance and recovery. A very small proportion of ingested leucine is converted to HMB, 5% …

Ribose, a naturally occurring yet special form of a sugar molecule containing 5 carbons in its structure as opposed to the conventional 6. During intense exercise, ATP is used within the muscles leading to a reduction of 20-25% of ATP reserves within the body. It’s been claimed that ribose supplementation can speed up the reformation of ATP within the body. …