Effects of HMB and creatine supplements on endurance and sprint performance in elite athletes
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Abstract
No significant effects were observed on aerobic or anaerobic capacity after 6 weeks of oral supplementation with HMB or a combination of HMB and creatine monohydrate.
- Twenty-seven highly trained male rugby league players participated in the study.
- Participants were divided into three groups: a control group, an HMB group, and an HMBCr group.
- Testing assessed aerobic power through a multistage fitness test and anaerobic capacity via a 60-second maximal cycle test.
- Measurements included peak power, total work, and peak lactate levels.
- Statistical analysis showed no significant differences in performance between the supplementation groups and the control group.
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