Is beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyric acid vegan?

3-Methyl-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid is also known as beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyric acid.

3-Methyl-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid (HMB) is an organic acid naturally produced in the human body as a metabolite of the amino acid leucine, and is manufactured synthetically for use as a dietary supplement and cosmetic ingredient.

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