The effects of beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate supplementation in surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

• Published in: Frontiers in nutrition (Lausanne) Vol. 12; p. 1621206
• Main Authors: Hu, Yan-Ge, Shi, Ji-Heng, Yu, Da-Xing, Huang, Hui-Bin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 2025
• Subjects: beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate; complication; meta-analysis; muscle mass; Nutrition; surgery; muscle mass; meta-analysis; beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate; complication; surgery

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a nutritional supplement that has demonstrated favorable effects on restoring muscle mass. However, evidence to support its use in patients underlying surgery remains unclear. We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of HMB in this populatio...