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HMB 500 mg

2 Capsules × 2/day · 60 servings · $0.44/serving

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Best for

DentalBone & Joint

Ingredients (2)

Calcium

100%

Dose/day

320 mg

Target

200–600 mg

Form

Premium

HMB

100%

Dose/day

2000 mg

Target

1000–1500 mg

Form

Not listed

Other Ingredients (3)

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

How to Take It

Take it anytime

Take with food and split doses above 500 mg — absorption drops at higher single doses.

With food
Keep it away from high-oxalate foods like spinach
Space it a couple of hours from Iron, Magnesium and Zinc
Split into 2 doses across the day

On the label

Take 2 capsules 2 to 3 times daily with food. For best results, use in conjunction with an exercise program.

General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.

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$26.54

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.

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