Abstract:Introduction: Studies have shown that beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate (HMB) supplementation increases muscle strength and mass. Objective: To evaluate the effect of HMB supplementation on the muscle regeneration process in young and sedentary rats. Methods: Twenty-four male Wistar rats two months old were divided into two groups: lesion (LE) and supplemented (S), and evaluated in two moments - seven days (LE7; S7, n=6) and 21 days (LE21; S21, n=6). The right tibialis anterior muscle was subjected to cryole… Show more
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