PricePlow recently wrote an article on myHMB® for women’s health, adding to the growing conversation around the importance of muscle health for women and the science behind targeted nutritional support.
As women move through shifts in activity levels, hormonal changes, and lifestyle demands, maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important for long-term strength, mobility, and overall function. A growing body of research continues to highlight the role of targeted nutritional strategies in preserving lean muscle, particularly in female populations.
myHMB®, a clinically studied form of β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB), has gained attention for its ability to support muscle health in women across different ages and activity levels, helping maintain lean tissue and functional strength as the body adapts to changing demands.
Why myHMB® for Women’s Muscle Health Matters
Women experience distinct physiological and lifestyle factors that can influence muscle maintenance over time. These include lower baseline muscle mass compared to men, shifts in hormonal environment, periods of reduced activity, and increased susceptibility to muscle stress during dieting or life transitions. Together, these changes can make it more challenging to preserve lean muscle and maintain functional strength.
This is where myHMB® for women’s muscle health becomes strategically relevant. It provides targeted nutritional support designed to help preserve lean muscle tissue, support strength, and sustain movement quality as the body adapts to physical and lifestyle changes.
Even better, the most commonly used form of myHMB® is calcium HMB, which also provides an additional source of calcium, a nutrient many women actively look to support as part of their overall wellness routine.
How myHMB® for Women’s Muscle Health Works
HMB operates through two key physiological pathways:
- Supporting muscle protein synthesis1
- Reducing muscle protein breakdown1
This dual mechanism allows myHMB® for women’s muscle health to help protect muscle during times of increased physical demand, reduced calorie intake, or natural aging processes.
What the Science Shows
Clinical studies involving female populations have demonstrated that women supplementing with HMB or a combination with HMB have experienced:
- Preservation of lean muscle during periods of physical or nutritional stress2,3
- Improvements in muscle quality and strength when combined with resistance training4,6
- Reduced inter-muscular fat and improved muscle density 4,6
- Enhanced functional performance markers, including better strength output and movement efficiency5
These findings reinforce the role of myHMB® for women’s muscle health as part of a comprehensive approach to maintaining strength and physical resilience.
Supporting Long-Term Results
To align with outcomes observed in clinical research, myHMB® is most effective when paired with supportive lifestyle habits, including:
- Regular resistance training
- Consistent daily supplementation, commonly around 3g of HMB per day in studies
- Adequate protein intake
- Balanced movement and recovery practices
This integrated approach allows myHMB® to play a meaningful role in supporting long-term muscle health, functional independence, and confidence in daily movement.
The Bigger Picture
Muscle is foundational to strength, balance, and overall vitality. By prioritizing myHMB® for women’s muscle health, women can take proactive steps to support lean muscle, sustain physical performance, and stay strong through every phase of life.
Whether the goal is improving strength, better movement, or long-term resilience, myHMB® provides research-backed support aligned with the unique needs of women’s muscle health.
To learn more about women’s muscle health and how myHMB® supports it, visit: https://myhmb.com/muscle-health-for-women/
Want to dive deeper? Read the full article on the PricePlow blog:
myHMB for Women: Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Stay Strong
References:
- Rathmacher JA, Pitchford LM, Stout JR, et al. International society of sports nutrition position stand: β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2025;22(1):2434734. doi:10.1080/15502783.2024.2434734. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11740297/
- Tinsley GM, Moore ML, Graybeal AJ, et al. Time-restricted feeding plus resistance training in active females: a randomized trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2019;110(3):628-640. doi:10.1093/ajcn/nqz126. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6735806/
- Wei Hung, Tsung-Han Liu, Chung-Yu Chen, Chen-Kang Chang, Effect of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate Supplementation During Energy Restriction in Female Judo Athletes, Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, Volume 8, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 50-53, ISSN 1728-869X, https://doi.org/10.1016/S1728-869X(10)60007-X. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X1060007X
- Fairfield WD, Minton DM, Elliehausen CJ, Nichol AD, Cook TL, Rathmacher JA, Pitchford LM, Paluska SA, Kuchnia AJ, Allen JM, et al. Small-Scale Randomized Controlled Trial to Explore the Impact of β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate Plus Vitamin D3 on Skeletal Muscle Health in Middle Aged Women. Nutrients. 2022; 14(21):4674. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14214674. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/21/4674
- Flakoll P, Sharp R, Baier S, Levenhagen D, Carr C, Nissen S. Effect of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, arginine, and lysine supplementation on strength, functionality, body composition, and protein metabolism in elderly women. Nutrition. 2004 May;20(5):445-51. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2004.01.009. PMID: 15105032. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15105032/
- Smith, A.E., Stout, J.R., Kendall, K.L., Fukuda, D.H., Moon, J.R., Rea, M.L., Johnson, C.D. and Cramer, J.T. (2011), Effect of B-hydoxy- B-Methylbutyrate (HMB) and Resistance Training on Body Composition and Functionality in Elderly Women (65–89 yrs). The FASEB Journal, 25: lb229-lb229. https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.lb229
