NOW Sports HMB Powder Enhanced Recovery & Muscle Maintenance 3.2 Oz

What NOW Sports HMB Powder is

NOW Sports HMB Powder is a single-ingredient dietary supplement powder sold in a 90 g (3.2 oz) bottle, with about 90 servings at the labelled serving size of one quarter of a level teaspoon. Each serving supplies 770 mg of HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) and 130 mg of calcium, both delivered from one compound: calcium beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate monohydrate. The Supplement Facts panel lists "Other ingredients: None", so the powder in the bottle is that single compound and nothing else — no fillers, no flavourings, no sweeteners, no anti-caking agents.

It is a loose powder rather than a capsule or tablet, which is what makes the quarter-teaspoon serving possible. The bottle is sold by weight, not by volume, so the powder may not fill it to the top. This one sits in our Proteins Powder range alongside the rest of our sports nutrition stock.

What is in the powder

There are only two things to describe on this label, which is unusual and worth explaining properly.

HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) — 770 mg per serving. HMB is a metabolite of leucine, one of the three branched-chain amino acids found in ordinary protein foods such as meat, dairy and eggs. The body forms small amounts of HMB from the leucine it takes in, and HMB has been sold as an isolated sports-nutrition ingredient since the 1990s. It is a compound the body already handles, concentrated into a measured powder. HMB is among the ingredients covered in the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements overview of dietary supplements for exercise and athletic performance, which gives general background on the ingredient category and is not an endorsement of this or any product.

Calcium — 130 mg per serving, 10% Daily Value. The calcium here is not a separate added mineral. HMB is unstable as a free acid, so it is manufactured and sold as a calcium salt, and the calcium arrives bound to the HMB as calcium HMB monohydrate. The panel discloses it because it is nutritionally present, and 130 mg works out at 10% of the Daily Value. General background on the mineral is available from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements calcium fact sheet.

The numbers on the panel reconcile cleanly, which is not always the case. A serving is approximately one gram; 770 mg of HMB plus 130 mg of calcium accounts for 900 mg of it, with the remainder being the water of hydration carried by the monohydrate salt. A 90 g bottle at one gram per serving gives the "about 90" servings the panel states. Nothing in the formula is undisclosed.

The label also records the commercial provenance of the ingredient: nutritional uses of calcium beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate monohydrate HMB are licensed to NOW Health Group, Inc., and the myHMB trademark is licensed from Metabolic Technologies.

Supplement Facts

† Daily Value not established. Transcribed from the Supplement Facts panel on the bottle.

How to use it

The label defines one serving as a quarter of a level teaspoon, approximately one gram, and the powder is intended to be stirred into water or another beverage. Follow the suggested-use directions printed on the bottle for how often to take a serving, and do not exceed the serving size given on the label.

A level quarter-teaspoon is a small measure, so a proper measuring spoon is more accurate than estimating. The label notes that natural colour variation may occur in the powder, and that the product is sold by weight rather than volume.

Storage: store in a cool, dry, dark place after opening, as directed on the label.

Who it is for

This is a sports nutrition product for adults aged 18 and over who already know what HMB is and want it on its own, without a pre-mixed stack. The single-ingredient format is the point: people who build their own regimen tend to want each component separately so they can control the amount, and 90 servings in one bottle covers a long stretch for a single-serving-a-day user.

The powder form suits anyone who prefers to mix supplements into a drink instead of swallowing capsules, and anyone who wants to measure a smaller or larger amount than a fixed capsule allows. Because there are no other ingredients, it also suits people keeping close track of what goes into their body care and nutrition routine — there are no sweeteners, colours or flavour additives to account for.

It is not suitable for children. Anyone who is pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medication or managing a medical condition should speak to a licensed healthcare professional before starting any new supplement.

Good to know

• Allergens. The label states the product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, and that it is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. If you have a severe allergy, that second half matters as much as the first.
• Certification marks on the package. The bottle carries the Informed-Choice "Trusted by Sport" mark, along with vegan, kosher and non-GMO marks.
• Quality tested and packaged by NOW Foods, 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA.
• Keep out of reach of children. Store the bottle closed and away from heat and direct light.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much HMB is in each serving of NOW Sports HMB Powder?

Each quarter-teaspoon serving contains 770 mg of HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate), plus 130 mg of calcium, which is 10% of the Daily Value. Both come from a single compound, calcium beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate monohydrate, and the Supplement Facts panel lists no other ingredients at all.

How many servings are in the 3.2 oz bottle?

About 90, according to the Supplement Facts panel. The bottle holds 90 g (3.2 oz) net weight and a serving is approximately one gram, so the arithmetic on the label is consistent.

Is NOW Sports HMB Powder vegan and kosher?

Yes — the bottle carries both a vegan mark and a kosher mark, as well as a non-GMO mark. The powder contains no other ingredients beyond the calcium HMB monohydrate itself, so there are no gelatin capsules or animal-derived excipients involved.

Does this powder have a flavour or need to be mixed with anything?

It contains no added flavourings — the panel lists "Other ingredients: None" — and the label directs that it be mixed into water or another beverage rather than taken dry. A level measuring spoon is the accurate way to take the quarter-teaspoon serving.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Orders ship in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no product imagery or descriptive wording on the outside. The shipping label carries a neutral sender name, so the contents are not identifiable from the parcel.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe supplement facts directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.