Question

Introduction:

Everywhere you look there is an athlete, movie star or someone who thinks they are an expert trying to sell a supplement. It might be as simple as whey protein or more complicated with a long list of unknown ingredients. The worst are the products that say the formulation is “proprietary”. Unfortunately, there is no oversight into the products or labels.

Directions:

Using your favorite search engine, identify a supplement advertised to enhance athletic performance. Provide a review of the product, ingredients and whether the scientific evidence to support/refute the claims on the label. You must support your personal opinion with a scientific study or reference to support your position. Comment on whether the supplement is allowed by NAIA, NCAA, Olympic Committee

Answer 1

Beta- hydroxy- beta- methylbutyrate

Otherwise known as HMB is a naturally produces substance in humans that is used as a dietary supplement and as an ingredient in certain foods that are intended to enhance wound healing and provide nutritional support for people who muscle wasting. In healthy adults, supplementation induced gains in muscle size, muscle strength and lean body mass , reduced skeletal damage from exercise. Medical reviews and meta analysis indicate that HMB supplements also helps to reserve lean body mass and muscle strength. HMB produces these effects in part by stimulating production of proteins and inhibit breakdown of protein in muscle tissue. Ni8 adverse effects from long term use as a dietary supplement in adults. It's metabolites are HMB Co A, HMG Co A, cholesterol, mevalonate, acetyl Co A , acetoacetate, beta hydroxybutyrate. It is also present in Ensure, Juven and Hyoplex. It is an ergogenic supplement . It is sold as over the counter drug. In humans, there is no sìde effects up to 3mg