TORQ BULQ HMB Powder - Pure Vegan Training Supplement (100g)

TORQ BULQ HMB Powder is 100% pure, pharmaceutical-grade beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate for athletes in heavy training blocks. HMB is a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine, and TORQ positions it for periods of demanding resistance or endurance training when keeping hold of lean muscle is part of the plan.

Your body makes roughly 0.2–0.4g of HMB a day depending on how much leucine you eat; getting to gram quantities through leucine alone would take 20–50g a day, which is expensive and hard on the stomach. Supplementing HMB directly sidesteps both. Be warned: pure HMB is distinctly bitter, so TORQ suggests mixing it with a strongly flavoured cold drink such as orange, grape or cranberry juice. Choose it if you're training at high volume and want to add HMB to your everyday nutrition. TORQ Recovery Plus+ already includes HMB at the recommended level, so you may not need extra alongside that.

Why you'll love it

• One pure ingredient – 100% pharmaceutical-grade HMB from TORQ's BULQ raw-supplement range
• Direct source – provides HMB without needing a very high leucine intake
• Flexible dosing – split the daily amount between morning and evening
• Clean formulation – no colours, flavours, artificial sweeteners or preservatives
• Vegan with no declared allergens – suits a wide range of diets

Good to know

• Pack size: 100g (500g or 1.5kg available on request)
• Serving guide: two level scoops provide approximately 4–5g. TORQ suggests 3–5g per day divided into two servings: one scoop in the morning and one in the evening, or mix two scoops together and drink half in the morning and the rest later in the day
• Taste: unflavoured with a naturally bitter taste, so mix it with a strongly flavoured cold drink
• Research background: HMB was first used in farming to raise leaner cattle. In a resistance-training study led by Dr Steven Nissen at Iowa State University, the group taking 3g of HMB a day showed reduced muscle breakdown, an 18.4% strength increase versus 8% on placebo, and a 2.66lb gain in muscle mass versus 0.88lb. Scientists believe HMB works by reducing muscle breakdown and increasing build-up, most likely as a precursor to cholesterol in cell membranes, though the exact mechanism isn't fully understood
• TORQ also highlights HMB as an option for older athletes and active vegans whose dietary protein needs may need extra thought
• Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Follow the directions on the packaging and seek professional advice where appropriate

Who it's for

Climbers, strength athletes, runners and cyclists of any level who are training hard and want to maintain muscle through heavy blocks, plus older active adults and plant-based athletes reviewing their protein strategy.