Considerations for Supplementing HMB and Leucine for Recovery
by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCS
TSAC Report
April 2016
Vol 41, Issue 1
Eating a diet rich in leucine and supplementing HMB may be beneficial for tactical athletes as long as they are following the recommended guidelines.
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