Why We Chose myHMB™: An Afternoon Formula to Preserve His Muscle Mass and More

You’ve probably noticed it already. He used to bounce back from a workout. Now, his recovery lags. He complains of soreness longer, skips a few more sessions, and quietly wonders why his strength isn’t what it used to be. And if you’re the one reminding him to drink more water, eat enough protein, and actually stretch this blog post is for you.

Because the truth is, muscle loss begins earlier than most men realize. It creeps in after 40, accelerating after 50, and silently undercuts strength, metabolism, and vitality. That’s why we’ve added myHMB™, a clinically validated form of beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), into HUSBAND™’s afternoon formula—to help preserve muscle mass even when life slows him down.

What It Is

myHMB™ is a metabolite of leucine, the most potent amino acid for triggering muscle protein synthesis. While leucine starts the signal, HMB takes it further—both enhancing new muscle growth and preventing muscle breakdown. myHMB is more bioactive than leucine alone and works through key cellular pathways like mTOR to build muscle, while simultaneously blocking the destructive proteolytic enzymes that break it down.

Why It Matters for Men 40+

Muscle mass is more than strength, it’s his metabolic engine. After 40, men lose up to 8% of muscle per decade, and even more if they’re sedentary or under stress. Less muscle means:

• Lower resting metabolism

• Increased fat gain

• Reduced insulin sensitivity

• Higher injury risk

• Lower testosterone and vitality

myHMB becomes especially important during periods of stress: intense exercise, travel, injury recovery, or simply aging. Unlike generic HMB, myHMB™ free acid form absorbs rapidly, producing a stronger anabolic signal—and without the need to pound down 600 grams of protein a day.

What the Research Says

• Prevents Muscle Loss: Supplementation with HMB slows sarcopenia and preserves lean mass even in inactive adults.

• Improves Strength: Studies show myHMB enhances power output and performance during resistance training.

• Speeds Recovery: myHMB reduces muscle damage markers and DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) after intense training.

• Works Without Exercise: Research combining myHMB and vitamin D3 shows muscle improvements even in non-exercising older adults.

Why HUSBAND™ Includes It

At HUSBAND™, we don’t wait for a crisis to address muscle health. Our afternoon formula includes myHMB™ - alongside creatine, magnesium glycinate, and electrolytes—to support sustained strength, mobility, and metabolic function. It’s taken between lunch and dinner to align with the body's natural circadian rhythm for protein breakdown and to reinforce an anabolic state when energy dips.

This is one of the most effective, science-backed tools we use to combat age-related muscle loss—especially when labs like Testosterone Total, DHEA-s, and Cortisol show early warning signs.

What to Expect

• Improved strength and endurance

• Faster muscle recovery after workouts

• Reduced soreness (DOMS)

• Preservation of lean muscle during caloric deficits or aging

• Better outcomes from workouts—even short ones

• Increased energy and metabolic support

Update: New Research Validates myHMB™ for Muscle Loss in Aging Men

Since we first published this article, two new clinical reviews have strengthened the case for myHMB™ in preserving and restoring muscle health in men over 40, especially those experiencing early signs of sarcopenia (muscle loss).

A Feb 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis (PubMed ID: 39999663) evaluated the effects of HMB in adults clinically diagnosed with sarcopenia. The findings confirmed that HMB supplementation:

• Increased muscle mass

• Improved grip strength (a critical marker of strength but also longevity)
  

Perhaps even more compelling, a randomized controlled trial published in April 2025 (PMCID: PMC12003145) demonstrated that 3g of HMB per day for 8 weeks in older adults:

• Significantly increased lean muscle mass

• Boosted muscle strength and physical function

• Was well-tolerated, with no adverse effects

Together, these findings affirm what we’ve built into HUSBAND™’s afternoon formula: myHMB™ is a clinically supported tool to slow (and even reverse!) muscle decline, with or without heavy lifting. For men who want to stay strong, vital, and metabolically resilient, the science is no longer speculative. It’s settled.

As Bryce Wylde, HUSBAND™ CEO and Functional Medicine Clinician, puts it:

“You don’t wait for a diagnosis of sarcopenia to protect his muscle mass. You act early, you act smart, and you act daily with ingredients like myHMB that actually move the needle.”

Let this be your reminder: his future strength starts now.

Bryce Wylde Explores myHMB®: The Key to Muscle Health and Longevity