Composition and usage of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) for reducing fat mass

摘要

The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB. Methods of administering HMB to animals are also described. HMB enhances or promotes lipolysis, increases fat cell oxidation of fat cells, induces biogenesis of adipocytes and muscle mitochondria, increases energy expenditure, reduces total body weight, and increases body fat loss .BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION