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 Saving muscleJuven, a nutritional supplement that restores and maintains muscle mass, hit the market in 1998. Developed by animal scientist Steve Nissen, the nonprescription drink mix is intended for use by people with AIDS or muscular dystrophy, the elderly and others suffering from muscle loss or "wasting." The key ingredient in Juven is HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate), a biochemical compound produced in the human body. Nissen was studying its potential as a livestock feed additive when he realized the product potential for humans. Unlike anabolic steroids or human growth hormones, which also are effective against wasting, Juven has no demonstrated side effects and costs 1/6 to 1/50 the price of the other options.Return to Tech takes index
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