The Claim
HMB supplementation has no significant effect on total body mass in athletes, with a mean difference of −0.02 ± 0.04 kg (95% CI: −0.14 to 0.10 kg; p = 0.70) across seven studies involving 208 participants.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Taking HMB supplements does not lead to a meaningful change in total body weight for athletes, based on data from multiple studies.
See the scientific wording
HMB supplementation has no significant effect on total body mass in athletes, with a mean difference of −0.02 ± 0.04 kg (95% CI: −0.14 to 0.10 kg; p = 0.70) across seven studies involving 208 participants.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Does HMB Enhance Body Composition in Athletes? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
This study looked at whether HMB supplements change athletes' total body weight and found no real change — the tiny differences seen were just random noise, not a real effect.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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