If your goal is preserving muscle mass during calorie restriction, aging, or periods of inactivity, **HMB** (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) at 1,000mg per 2-capsule serving is designed for exactly that. However, the clinical dose used in most research is 1.5–3g per day, meaning one serving gets you to only about one-third to two-thirds of the studied range.

To reach the standard 3g research dose, you'd need to take 6 capsules daily — three servings — which means the 120-serving container would last just 40 days. At 2 capsules, you're below the threshold where most studies show significant anti-catabolic effects.

If you're supplementing HMB to protect against muscle loss, getting to at least 1.5g daily (3 capsules) is the minimum to align with clinical evidence. The product gives you the flexibility to scale your dose, but the label's suggested 2-capsule serving undershoots the research.