The paper showed that the combination treatment could prevent muscle wasting in a cancer cachexia model as well as in muscular dystrophy. (sciencedaily.com)
However, HMB is more potent than leucine in attenuating the development of cachexia and is better tolerated by oral administration. (hmb.org)
This protocol is also absolutely required for any patient with cachexia because the MSM helps flush lactic acid out of the bloodstream. (cancertutor.com)