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- Title
Effects of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate on aerobic-performance components and body composition in college students.
- Authors
Lamboley, Cédric R H; Royer, Donald; Dionne, Isabelle J
- Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of oral beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation (3 g/d) on selected components of aerobic performance and body composition of active college students. Subjects were randomly assigned to either an HMB (n=8) or a placebo (PLA) group (n=8) for a 5-wk supplementation period during which they underwent interval training 3 times a week on a treadmill. Aerobic-performance components were measured using a respiratory-gas analyzer. Body composition was determined using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. After the intervention, there were significant differences (P<0.05) between the 2 groups in gains in maximal oxygen consumption (+8.4% for PLA and +13.4% for HMB). Regarding body composition, there were no significant differences. The authors concluded that HMB supplementation positively affects selected components of aerobic performance in active college students.
- Publication
International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, 2007, Vol 17, Issue 1, p56
- ISSN
1526-484X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1123/ijsnem.17.1.56