Named ingredient
Is HMB halal?
A leucine metabolite sold for recovery. Industrial HMB is synthesised. No A/B certifier page is on file, so the powder stays unverified — capsules still follow the shell row.
A leucine metabolite sold for recovery. Industrial HMB is synthesised. No A/B certifier page is on file, so the powder stays unverified — capsules still follow the shell row.
What the sources say
A leucine metabolite sold for recovery. Industrial HMB is synthesised. No A/B certifier page is on file, so the powder stays unverified — capsules still follow the shell row.
Where you will run into it
- Recovery powders
- Capsules
How to check it yourself
The salt is typically synthetic. The capsule is the usual remaining question.
Quick facts
| Name | HMB |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, calcium HMB, HMB-Ca, hydroxymethylbutyrate |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-17 |
Common questions
Is HMB halal?
HMB is classified as Insufficient evidence. A leucine metabolite sold for recovery. Industrial HMB is synthesised. No A/B certifier page is on file, so the powder stays unverified — capsules still follow the shell row.
Is HMB halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, HMB is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is HMB called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, calcium HMB, HMB-Ca, hydroxymethylbutyrate.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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