Disclosed are methods utilizing beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) for facilitating the recovery of muscle after a period of muscle disuse. The HMB facilitates the recovery of muscle mass in an individual and can also be used to prevent further muscle atrophy typically associated with muscle reloading after extended periods of muscle disuse in the individual. The methods disclosed may be particularly suitable for older adults.本發明揭示一種利用β-羥基-β-丁酸甲酯(HMB)促進肌肉廢用一段時期後肌肉恢復的方法。HMB促進個體之肌肉質量恢復，且亦可用於預防該個體中通常與長期肌肉廢用後肌肉重新負重有關的進一步肌肉萎縮。所揭示之方法可能尤其適用於老人。
