Definition: "An ergogenic aid is any substance or phenomenon that enhances performance "
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Creatine-HMB combination increases athletes' testosterone level
When athletes who train intensively use both creatine and HMB, their testosterone level increases. Because the testosterone:cortisol ratio in their blood also increases, this could mean that they can recover more quickly and thus perform better. Spanish sports scientists at the University of the Basque Country come to this conclusion in a human study published in Nutrients.
Study
During the 10 weeks of the experiment, the rowers in the placebo group were given a shake with protein every day. The rowers in the other groups also received a shake every day. The first experimental group was given a shake which also contained 3 grams of HMB, and the second group recveived a shake with 3-4 grams of creatine. Finally, the third experimental group was given a shake with both HMB and creatine.
Results
Supplementation with creatine, HMB or a combination of these two did not affect markers of muscle breakdown, such as LDH and creatine kinase.
Conclusion
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