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Can a supplement help you feel less sore after a tough workout?

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β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate free acid reduces markers of exercise-induced muscle damage and improves recovery in resistance-trained men

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Methodology score · 54/100

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A study tested if taking a special supplement called HMB-FA before a super hard workout helps athletes feel less sore and recover faster.

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Authors

Wilson JM, Lowery RP, Joy JM, Walters JA, Baier SM, Fuller JC Jr, Stout JR, Norton LE, Sikorski EM, Wilson SM, Duncan NM, Zanchi NE, Rathmacher J