Harnessing the benefits of beta-hydroxy beta-methyl butyrate (HMB), PhD Nutrition Pharma HMB increases muscle mass and decreases muscle breakdown while improving muscle weight and strength. Three grams of HMB per day helps muscles combat protein breakdown, assist in muscle repair and support increased endurance. In addition scientific studies have found that PhD Nutrition Pharma HMB increases in muscle mass and decreases in body fat. This supplement is ideal for athletes seeking lean muscle mass, all athletes looking for increased recovery time and strength and endurance athletes looking to offset muscle damage. Directions of use: Use up to 6 capsules daily in divided doses. PhD recommends 2 capsules taken at 3 stages throughout the day to gain optimum results. Ideally swallow 2 capsules with the pre-exercise drink or meal, followed by 2 capsules immediately after intense exercise. You can use the remaining 2 capsules before bed with a snack or drink. On non training days simply use 6 capsules in divided doses spread evenly throughout the day. Ingredients: Calcium ?-hydroxy ?-methyl-butyrate, magnesium stearate (anticaking agent), capsule (gelatin).