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Muscle Strength & Restore Formula Powder

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Calcium 360 mg
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Score75

Meaningful HMB and vitamin D3 support muscle-maintenance goals, while calcium is secondary and the serving cost is high.

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Quantity:94 Gram(s) • (30 servings)
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Score 75

Meaningful HMB and vitamin D3 support muscle-maintenance goals, while calcium is secondary and the serving cost is high.

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$24.75($0.82 per serving)
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$ 24.75
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$ 24.75
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Analysis

HMB is supplied at a substantial amount used for muscle-maintenance and recovery-oriented routines. Vitamin D3 adds relevant support when vitamin D status is low.

Calcium is present because the HMB uses a calcium salt, not because the powder is designed as a comprehensive bone formula. The label repeats HMB and calcium-source wording in a way that can make the relationship look more complicated than it is.

The high serving cost is easier to justify for targeted HMB use than for calcium alone. It best fits older adults, people returning to training, or users with a specific muscle-preservation plan rather than casual calcium shoppers.

Who is it for
  • Older adults focused on muscle maintenance
  • People returning to training after inactivity
  • Users specifically seeking HMB with vitamin D3
Best for
  • Muscle-maintenance support
  • Recovery-oriented nutrition
  • HMB supplementation

Pros

  • Meaningful HMB amount
  • Vitamin D3 included
  • Focused muscle formula
  • Powder allows flexible mixing

Cons

  • High serving cost
  • Not a primary calcium supplement
  • Repeated source entries reduce label clarity
  • No protein or broad recovery nutrients

Warnings

  • Calcium can interfere with levothyroxine and some antibiotics, so dose separation may be needed.
  • Vitamin D and calcium require guidance with high blood calcium or significant kidney disease.
  • HMB should complement adequate protein and resistance training rather than replace them.

Nutrient quality

85 Highest impact

HMB and vitamin D are sensibly chosen for the muscle-focused purpose. Calcium uses a less established carrier form and supplies only secondary mineral support.

Ingredient transparency

79 High impact

All active amounts are disclosed, including the calcium contributed by the HMB source. Intake directions and non-active powder ingredients are not included in the supplied facts.

Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The aggregate rating is strong and has a useful response base. No review text is supplied, so repeated complaints and purpose-specific experiences cannot be verified.

Value for money

69 High impact

Meaningful HMB and vitamin D provide practical muscle-focused value. Calcium is secondary and the ongoing cost is relatively high for calcium-focused use.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
 25 mcg
Calcium (MyHMB Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate Monohydrate)
 360 mg
HMB (MyHMB Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate-Monohydrate)
 3000 mg
Adults 18–50
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Calcium (MyHMB Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate Monohydrate) · 360 mg OverallScore54
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Calcium is supplied only as the carrier for HMB, with less established evidence as a primary calcium supplement than citrate or chelated forms. The serving amount is modest and falls within a reasonable single-dose range. The formula is designed chiefly for HMB delivery and carries a high per-serving cost for someone shopping specifically for calcium.

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