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CREATINE HMB
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Transparent Labs Creatine HMB is an evidence-based step forward for creatine supplementation, which is well-known to enhance muscle growth and athletic performance (e.g. muscle endurance and strength... View Ingredient Breakdown
Transparent Labs Creatine HMB is an evidence-based step forward for creatine supplementation, which is well-known to enhance muscle growth and athletic performance (e.g. muscle endurance and strength).
This formula harnesses the synergy of creatine monohydrate—the most studied form of creatine—and a naturally occurring metabolite known as beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), the latter of which helps reduce muscle damage and muscle protein breakdown.
Creatine HMB is rounded out with BioPerine®, an absorption enhancer, and vitamin D3 for comprehensive muscle recovery and support of lean tissue mass.
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Transparent Labs Creatine HMB is an evidence-based step forward for creatine supplementation, which is well-known to enhance muscle growth and athletic performance (e.g. muscle endurance and strength).
This formula harnesses the synergy of creatine monohydrate—the most studied form of creatine—and a naturally occurring metabolite known as beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), the latter of which helps reduce muscle damage and muscle protein breakdown.
Creatine HMB is rounded out with BioPerine®, an absorption enhancer, and vitamin D3 for comprehensive muscle recovery and support of lean tissue mass.
No Artificial Sweeteners
No Artificial Coloring
Gluten-Free and Non-GMO
What Does Transparent Labs Creatine HMB Do? | In a few words, Creatine HMB enhances strength, endurance, recovery, and muscle growth. Evidence (discussed above) suggests that combined creatine and HMB supplementation results in significantly greater lean body mass and strength gains compared to creatine or HMB supplementation alone. The synergistic combination of creatine monohydrate and HMB in our formula lets you push harder during workouts and achieve greater training adaptations (e.g. muscle growth and strength increases). |
How Much HMB and Creatine Should I Take Daily? | For most adults, HMB should be taken in doses up to 3 grams per day, ideally split across one or two equal doses, while the typical daily maintenance dose of Creatine Monohydrate for active adults ranges between 3 to 5 grams. |
Can I Take Creatine HMB if I Don't Exercise? | Taking Creatine HMB without exercising can still provide some benefits, such as supporting brain function and reducing muscle breakdown (both of which are important for longevity). However, to maximize the benefits of creatine supplementation, it's best to engage in regular exercise, particularly high-intensity training that induces marked muscle damage. |
Should You Take Creatine HMB Before or After Working Out? | We recommend taking Creatine HMB "around" the time you work out (e.g. 30 minutes post-workout), but it's unlikely to make a significant difference whether you take it before or after exercising. |
How Long Does it Take for Creatine HMB to Work? | Measurable increases in strength and muscle mass may be seen in 2-4 weeks of daily Creatine HMB use. |
Should I Cycle Off Creatine Periodically? | Contrary to popular belief, cycling on and off creatine is neither necessary nor beneficial. Creatine monohydrate is most effective when used daily over the course of several weeks/months/years, as this keeps your muscle creatine stores saturated. |
Does this Product Contain Nuts? | No! While Transparent Labs Creatine HMB is manufactured in a facility that processes nuts (coconuts and peanuts), we have an allergen control program in place that sanitizes and cleans the manufacturing equipment between the use of allergenic and non-allergenic materials. |
Is this Product Vegan? | Yes. Transparent Labs Creatine HMB is made with vegan-friendly ingredients. |
Creatine Monohydrate | 5,000 mg | The performance-enhancing (ergogenic) effects of creatine supplementation are irrefutable and well-established in scientific literature. Supplementation with creatine (monohydrate) works by increasing the amount of creatine within your muscle cells (called "muscle creatine stores"). The additional creatine supply in your muscles serves as a reservoir of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), especially during intense and enduring exercise. Hence, creatine supplementation is consistently shown to improve athletic performance and body composition when combined with resistance training [1]. Notable Studies Referencing the Effects of Creatine: An updated review from the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that creatine supplementation combined with resistance training significantly improves training adaptations (at a cellular and subcellular level), which may lead to increased strength, accelerated recovery time, and enhanced body composition [2]. Several meta-analyses have confirmed these ergogenic effects of creatine supplementation [3, 4, 5, 6]. In addition, long- and short-term creatine supplementation has been shown to increase muscle mass (and potentially reduce fat mass) in active individuals [7]. |
β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate (as MyHMB™) | 1,500 mg | Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine, has been extensively studied for its potential benefits on muscle mass, strength, and exercise performance, with promising results [8]. A nine-week, randomized, controlled trial of healthy, resistance-trained men found that HMB supplementation had a clear bolstering effect on fat-free mass and substantially strengthened lower-body muscles compared to the placebo group [10]. Another study on college students concluded that HMB supplementation positively affects selected components of aerobic performance (such as muscular endurance) [11]. Lastly, a recent meta-analysis demonstrated that older adults may benefit from HMB supplementation as it can help prevent muscle loss due to aging [13]. |
BioPerine® | 5 mg | The black pepper plant (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine that bears fruits (peppercorns) containing roughly 2-7.4% piperine by mass. In comparison, BioPerine®, a standardized extract of black pepper, contains a minimum 95% piperine by mass. Piperine, the major alkaloid found in black pepper, has been an emphasis of research in recent years due to its promising bioavailability-enhancing properties [14]. |
Vitamin D3 | 12.5 mcg (500 IU) | Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," is an essential fat-soluble micronutrient that plays a particularly important role in maintaining healthy bones, nervous system function, and muscle mass. It is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight and is also found in a variety of foods. Research has shown that vitamin D can enhance the muscle protein synthesis rate, particularly when combined with other anabolic factors like insulin and HMB [15]. This is thought to be through the sensitization of the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway, which is a key regulator of protein synthesis in muscle cells. The combined effect of vitamin D with HMB and insulin leads to further activation of protein synthesis, suggesting a synergistic role of vitamin D in enhancing muscle anabolism/growth. |
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