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Is HMB an Amino Acid? Understanding this Leucine Metabolite

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Only about 5% of the essential amino acid leucine is naturally converted by the body into β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate, begging the question: Is HMB an amino acid?. This powerful metabolite plays a distinct role in muscle health and function, separate from the amino acids that form proteins.