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4LIVN — Life is For Living
The first chewable HMB

Stay strong for
the life
you're living.

Starting in your 30s, your body quietly begins losing lean muscle — even if you're active. 4LIVN HMB Fruit Chews deliver 3g of myHMB® daily in the only chewable form that exists. Built for people who want to stay strong for the life they've built.

3g
myHMB® per serving
USP
verified ingredient
90ct
one month supply
100%
vegan & pectin
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4LIVN Nutrition
4L HMB Fruit Chews myHMB® Certified
3g · Sour Orange · 90ct
4LIVN HMB Fruit Chews
Sour Orange · 90-count · One month supply
Per serving
myHMB®
3g
Vit D3
12.5µg
Pectin
Base
USP Verified
myHMB® Certified
★★★★★
"Finally something I actually remember to take."
Verified customer · 58, active
$39.99
$29.99
per month · 90 chews
01
First of its kind
The only chewable HMB — built for people who need it most, not just supplement enthusiasts.
02
Clinically meaningful
3g of myHMB® per serving — the amount used in clinical research, in a form you'll actually take.
03
Made for real life
Portable, great-tasting, and easy to stay consistent with. No powders to mix, no capsules to forget.
The muscle problem

Most people don't notice it
until it's already happened.

Age-related muscle loss begins as early as your 30s. Silently. Without obvious warning signs. By your 50s, you can be losing 1–2% of lean muscle per year. Even if you're exercising. Even if you eat well.

The people most at risk aren't sedentary — they're the ones cutting calories, recovering from illness, managing their weight, or simply living a full life without thinking about what they might be losing along the way.

1–2%
lean muscle lost per year
after age 50, even with exercise
30s
when muscle loss
typically begins
Who 4LIVN is for

Your reason to protect
your muscle is your own.

We're for anyone who wants to stay strong for the life they're living.

GLP-1 users
Protecting muscle
during weight loss

GLP-1 medications are remarkable for weight loss. But they can accelerate muscle loss too. Here's what you need to know — and what to do about it.

Learn more →
Adults 50+
Staying strong
for the long game

Muscle is the foundation of everything: energy, mobility, independence, and metabolic health. Protecting it is the single best investment you can make in your future.

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Active adults 35–55
Recovering better,
building smarter

You're showing up. Working out, staying active, watching what you eat. HMB helps your body get more out of the effort you're already putting in.

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The product

4LIVN HMB
Fruit Chews

The only chewable form of HMB that exists. We made it a chew because consistency is the whole point — and capsules get skipped, powders get forgotten.

myHMB®
3g
Vitamin D3
12.5µg
Pectin base
Vegan
3g
myHMB® per serving
90
chews / 30-day supply
USP
Verified ingredient
100%
Vegan & pectin-based
★★★★★
"I've tried HMB capsules before and always forgot. Taking 6 chews after my walk feels like a habit now, not a supplement routine."
Margaret T. · 62 · Verified customer
What people are saying
★★★★★
"Finally something I actually remember to take. The sour orange flavor is genuinely good."
David K. · 54 · Active 3x/week
★★★★★
"My doctor mentioned I should support my muscle while on my GLP-1 medication. These are the easiest solution I've found."
Sandra M. · 48 · Verified customer
★★★★★
"Consistent for 6 weeks now. Recovery after my hikes feels noticeably different. I was skeptical but this seems to be working."
Robert L. · 61 · Retired teacher
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4LIVN Nutrition
4L HMB Fruit Chews myHMB® Certified
3g · Sour Orange · 90ct
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Supp. Facts
Lifestyle
First-ever chewable HMB

4LIVN HMB Fruit Chews
— Protect Your Muscle. Every Day.

90-count · One month supply · myHMB® certified · Sour Orange
★★★★★ 4.9 (214 reviews)
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We created 4LIVN HMB Fruit Chews — the first chewable form of HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate), a naturally occurring compound your body produces from the amino acid leucine. HMB has been widely studied for its role in supporting lean muscle mass, recovery, and healthy aging.

Unlike powders you forget to mix or capsules you forget to take, our fruit chews are built for real life — portable, great-tasting, and easy to stay consistent with. Every serving delivers 3g of myHMB® — the dose used in peer-reviewed research — in a form you'll actually take.

4LIVN is built around a simple idea: musclespan — the goal of spending as many years as possible strong, mobile, and fully capable.

myHMB® (HMB)
3,000mg
Vitamin D3
12.5µg
Vitamin C
58mg
Calcium
16mg

Other ingredients: Apples, Orange Juice Concentrate, Organic Baobab Fruit Pulp Powder. Contains less than 2% of Pectin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Natural Orange Flavor. myHMB® is a registered trademark of TSI Group Co., Ltd.

Take 6 chews per day. That's it. Morning, evening, with or without food — whatever fits your day.

Consistency is the whole point. HMB works by accumulating in your system over time — so daily use matters more than timing. The fruit chew format was designed specifically to make that consistency easy.

For healthy individuals 18 years and older. Consult a physician prior to use if pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.

Customer reviews
4.9
★★★★★
214 reviews
5★
88%
4★
9%
3★
3%
★★★★★
"I'm on Ozempic and my doctor told me I needed to be more intentional about protecting muscle. These have become a non-negotiable part of my day."
Patricia W. · 56 · Verified customer
★★★★★
"Taste is genuinely good — not medicinal at all. I take them after my morning walk and it's become a ritual. Recovery feels noticeably better."
James H. · 49 · Cyclist
★★★★★
"I appreciate that the science is real and the claims are honest. Wasn't looking for a miracle — just consistent support. That's exactly what this is."
Carolyn B. · 63 · Retired nurse
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The science

HMB is one of the most studied muscle-support ingredients available — backed by 50+ peer-reviewed studies and more than 30 years of clinical research.

Over 50 peer-reviewed studies. More than 30 years of clinical research. This is what the science says — in plain language.

What is HMB

Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate.
Your body already makes it.

HMB is a naturally occurring compound produced when your body metabolizes leucine — an essential amino acid found in protein-rich foods. But here's the key: you can't eat enough protein to produce a meaningful amount of HMB. Even a very high-protein diet yields only about 0.2–0.4g of HMB per day. Research consistently shows that 3g per day is where the muscle-protective benefits appear.

01
Reduces muscle protein breakdown
HMB helps slow the process by which your body breaks down muscle tissue — particularly during periods of caloric restriction, illness, inactivity, or simply getting older. It does this by disrupting the cellular pathways that signal muscle degradation.
02
Supports muscle protein synthesis
HMB also activates pathways involved in building new muscle protein. It works alongside resistance exercise to improve the efficiency of your body's natural muscle-building processes — so the effort you put in goes further.
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What the research shows
In controlled clinical studies, HMB supplementation at 3g/day has been associated with preserved lean muscle mass during caloric restriction, improved strength and functional performance in older adults, reduced muscle damage markers following intense exercise, and research suggests meaningful muscle retention even in the absence of structured exercise, based on studies in elderly populations.
myHMB® — the gold standard

Not all HMB is created equal.
We use the best.

myHMB® is the branded, clinically validated form of HMB produced by TSI Group — the same ingredient used in the majority of peer-reviewed HMB research. It is USP verified for purity and potency, meaning what's on the label is what's in the chew.

50+
peer-reviewed studies on HMB
30+
years of clinical research
3g
the clinically studied daily dose — what we deliver in 6 chews

Science without
the supplement-label hype.

We make one thing. We put the clinically studied dose in a form people will actually take. We don't overclaim, we don't use proprietary blends, and we don't hide behind marketing language.

Our story

Life is For Living.
Not for managing.

We are not in the business of selling supplements. We are in the business of helping people feel capable — physically, mentally, and emotionally — for the lives they're actually living.
Why 4LIVN exists

The gap no one
was filling.

The supplement industry is obsessed with performance. Protein powders for athletes. Creatine for gym-goers. Pre-workouts for people already working out. Everything designed for the already-committed.

But the people who most need muscle support aren't athletes. They're the 52-year-old who walks three times a week. The 60-year-old managing their weight. The 48-year-old who wants to stay strong through whatever comes next. The people who want to feel capable — not ripped.

4LIVN was built for them. For you. For anyone who just wants to stay strong for the life they've built.

Art Rowe-Cerveny
Founder, 4LIVN
"I didn't build 4LIVN because I had all the answers. I built it because I had a question no one was addressing: why is muscle health — the foundation of everything — still so complicated, so unapproachable, so designed for people who are already in great shape?"
Why a chew

The format is the point.

We chose the chew format because the supplement industry's compliance problem is solved the same way every other habit is formed: by making it easy, enjoyable, and worth returning to.

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Capsules get skipped
Most people forget pills within 3 weeks. Hard to swallow, easy to rationalize skipping. The format works against consistency.
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Powders get forgotten
Requires a shaker, water, and motivation to mix. Great for gym mornings. Forgotten on every other day.
Chews get taken
Portable. Great-tasting. No equipment. No preparation. A form that respects your actual life — not your aspirational routine.
What we believe

The 4LIVN manifesto.

01
Wellness should be accessible, sustainable, and fit into your actual life.
Wellness should be accessible, flexible, and freeing. We reject all-or-nothing thinking, toxic fitness culture, and the idea that performance is only for athletes. Small, sustainable actions lead to big changes.
02
The best version of you isn't perfect. It's consistent.
We're not here for the three-month transformation arc. We're here for the decades. For the morning you don't feel like it. For the week everything went sideways. Showing up with intention is the whole game.
03
Science is our proof, not our personality.
We use data, research, and clinical evidence to back what we make. But we speak plainly. No jargon, no hype, no proprietary blends. Credibility earns trust. Showing off loses it.
04
We write for the everyday person, not the already-athletic.
If our content only resonates with someone who's already in great shape, we've failed. Our job is to make the person who's just getting started feel as welcome as the person who's been at it for years.

Ready to protect
your muscle?

One habit. Six chews a day. Built around a simple idea — spending as many years as possible strong, mobile, and fully capable.

For GLP-1 users

Your medication is working.
Your muscle needs backup.

GLP-1 medications are remarkable tools for weight loss. But research shows they can accelerate muscle loss alongside fat loss. Protecting your lean muscle while you're losing weight matters for your long-term strength, metabolism, and results.

When you're in a caloric deficit, your body doesn't just lose fat.
Research in calorie-restricted populations shows that a meaningful portion of total weight lost can come from lean muscle tissue. Protecting that muscle matters for your long-term strength, metabolism, and results.
3g
of myHMB® per day — the clinically studied dose
Why muscle matters on GLP-1

Weight loss is the goal.
Muscle loss is the side effect
worth managing.

When you're in a caloric deficit — whether from GLP-1 medication or any other method — your body doesn't lose just fat. It also loses lean muscle tissue. This is normal, but it has real consequences: reduced metabolic rate, decreased strength, impaired mobility, and a harder time maintaining weight long-term.

HMB has been specifically studied in the context of caloric restriction and weight loss. It helps your body preserve lean muscle tissue during the weight loss process — so when you reach your goal, you arrive there stronger.

We complement. We don't compete.
4LIVN is not a weight loss supplement. It's not an alternative to your medication or your doctor's guidance. It's muscle preservation support — for anyone whose body is working hard to change, and who wants to protect what matters most in the process.
A form you'll actually take.
Most people on GLP-1 medications are already managing several habits and supplements. Six chews — great-tasting, portable, no prep required — is designed to fit into that reality without adding friction.

Support your muscle.
Every day. Simply.

6 chews. 3g of myHMB®. The clinically studied dose, in the most convenient form it's ever been available.

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From our community
★★★★★
"My doctor suggested I find something to protect muscle while I'm on semaglutide. These are the easiest solution I've found. No pills, tastes good, and I actually remember to take them."
Sandra M. · 48
★★★★★
"Eight months into my weight loss journey. Down 34 lbs, and my trainer says I've maintained impressive muscle composition. Can't attribute it all to HMB but I'm not stopping."
Mark T. · 52
★★★★★
"My nutritionist recommended focusing on muscle preservation alongside my GLP-1. 4LIVN was the most practical option I found."
Jennifer L. · 44
Adults 50+

Strong muscles are the
foundation of everything else.

Energy. Mobility. Metabolic health. Independence. Confidence. None of it comes easily without lean muscle. And protecting it gets harder — and more important — with every passing year.

  • Maintaining strength as you stay active
  • Supporting recovery from exercise and daily activity
  • Keeping energy and metabolism where you want them
  • Staying independent for the long term
  • Protecting what you've spent decades building
Musclespan — what 4LIVN calls it

Not just lifespan.
Musclespan.

Musclespan is the goal of spending as many years as possible strong, mobile, and fully capable. Not just alive — capable. The ability to carry your own groceries, play with your grandchildren, travel without limitations, and live with the physical confidence you've earned.

HMB has been studied specifically in older adult populations — and the results are consistent. In combination with activity, it helps preserve lean muscle mass, improve functional strength, and support recovery. Even in those who aren't doing structured exercise, the research shows meaningful benefits.

Proven in older adults
Multiple clinical trials have specifically studied HMB in adults over 60 — making it one of the few supplements with direct evidence in the populations that need it most.
Works even without exercise
Research shows HMB + Vitamin D3 together improved muscle function in older adults even in the absence of structured resistance training. 4LIVN includes both.
A form you'll stick with
Six chews a day. That's the entire habit. No powders, no large capsules. Designed to fit seamlessly into whatever your day looks like.

Stay strong for
the life you've built.

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Active adults 35–55

You're putting in the work.
Get more out of it.

You're active. You're watching what you eat. You're showing up consistently. HMB is designed to help your body get more from that effort — supporting recovery, protecting lean muscle, and helping the work you put in go further.

35
age when muscle loss typically begins, even in active people
3g
myHMB® daily — studied alongside exercise for enhanced results
For the people who are already showing up

Consistency is your edge.
HMB protects it.

Exercise is the stimulus. Recovery is where the adaptation happens. HMB supports both sides of that equation — helping reduce muscle damage during intense training and accelerating the recovery process so you may recover more quickly and get back to what you're doing.

It also provides a safety net for the weeks when life gets in the way. Travel, illness, a demanding work period. HMB helps preserve what you've built even when your routine gets interrupted.

Faster recovery
Studies show HMB reduces exercise-induced muscle damage markers, helping you recover more fully between sessions.
Preserved muscle during cuts
Whether you're in a caloric deficit or just eating less, HMB helps ensure the weight you lose comes from fat, not muscle.
Protection during downtime
Illness, travel, busy stretches. HMB helps protect lean muscle even when you can't train — so you don't lose ground you've fought to gain.

More return on every
hour you put in.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about HMB
and 4LIVN? We've got you.

Plain answers to the questions we get most. No jargon, no lecture — just the stuff you actually need to know.

About HMB
HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) is a compound your body naturally produces when it metabolizes leucine, an essential amino acid found in protein-rich foods. It plays a key role in maintaining lean muscle — helping reduce muscle breakdown while supporting your body's ability to build and repair muscle tissue. The problem is that your body produces only small amounts of HMB naturally, even with a high-protein diet. Research consistently shows that 3g per day is where meaningful muscle-protective benefits appear.
HMB works through two main pathways. First, it slows the breakdown of muscle protein — particularly helpful during periods of stress on the body like caloric restriction, illness, inactivity, or aging. Second, it supports the body's natural muscle-building process by activating key signaling pathways involved in protein synthesis. Together, these two actions help your body maintain more lean muscle than it otherwise would under the same conditions.
HMB has been shown to support lean muscle mass through its dual action of reducing breakdown and supporting synthesis. In studies that combine HMB with resistance exercise, in some studies, participants showed improvements in strength and muscle composition compared to exercise alone — though individual results vary. For people not doing structured exercise, HMB (particularly in combination with Vitamin D3) has still shown meaningful benefits in preserving lean muscle — especially in older adults.
Yes. HMB has been studied clinically for more than 30 years across 50+ peer-reviewed studies in both men and women, across a wide age range. Studies tracking hematological, cardiovascular, and metabolic markers have not identified adverse effects at the studied doses in healthy adults. The myHMB® form used in 4LIVN is USP verified, meaning it meets rigorous standards for purity and potency.
3g per day is the dose consistently used in clinical research and where meaningful benefits have been observed. Research looking at higher doses has not shown proportionally greater benefits, so more isn't necessarily better. Just take the recommended 6 chews per day as directed.
About 4LIVN HMB Fruit Chews
Take 6 chews per day. Timing isn't critical — morning, evening, with or without food, all work. What matters most is consistency. HMB accumulates in your system over time, so daily use is more important than when exactly you take them. The sour orange chews are designed to be something you actually enjoy, so building a daily habit should feel natural rather than forced.
HMB is a muscle preservation and support compound, not a stimulant or immediate-effect supplement. Most people notice changes over weeks — improved recovery, less soreness after activity, and sustained strength. The most meaningful benefits — maintaining lean muscle mass over time — are cumulative. We recommend committing to at least 8–12 weeks of consistent daily use to properly evaluate results.
4LIVN HMB Fruit Chews are not a prescription medication and are not contraindicated with GLP-1 medications. Many people taking GLP-1 medications specifically seek out HMB for its muscle preservation properties during weight loss. That said, we always recommend consulting your physician before adding any new supplement to your routine — especially if you're managing other health conditions or taking prescription medications.
Yes, 4LIVN HMB Fruit Chews are 100% vegan and use a pectin base (not gelatin). Other ingredients include: Apples, Orange Juice Concentrate, Organic Baobab Fruit Pulp Powder, and less than 2% each of Pectin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, and Natural Orange Flavor. No artificial colors, no artificial sweeteners, no junk.
Pregnant or lactating women should consult a physician before use, as safety studies have not been conducted specifically in these populations. Adolescents and individuals with known medical conditions should also consult their physician before starting any new dietary supplement. These chews are formulated for healthy adults 18 and older.
Orders and shipping
We stand behind 4LIVN products with a 90-day satisfaction guarantee. If you're not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, email us at hello@4livn.com within 90 days of purchase and we'll make it right. We believe in what we make and we want you to feel confident in trying it.
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The 4LIVN journal

Real information about
muscle, aging, and living well.

No hype. No perfection. Just the stuff that actually helps you stay strong for the life you're living.

HMB
Featured · The Science
What is HMB and why does it matter for your muscle health?
The most researched muscle-support compound you've probably never heard of — explained in plain language, without the supplement industry jargon.
February 2026 · 8 min read
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GLP-1
GLP-1 & weight management
Why GLP-1 users should prioritize lean muscle mass
The weight loss results are real — but so is the muscle loss that can come with them. Here's what the research says and what to do about it.
January 20266 min read
Musclespan
Aging well
The benefits of HMB for older adults: a key to healthy aging
Maintaining muscle mass becomes both more difficult and more important after 50. Here's how HMB fits into a long-term strategy for staying strong.
February 20267 min read
myHMB®
The science
Why a fruit chew? The case for consistency over convenience
Supplements only work if you take them. We built 4LIVN as a chew specifically because the compliance problem is a bigger barrier than the science.
March 20265 min read
Recovery
Active adults
What HMB and protein synthesis research actually means for you
The mechanisms behind HMB's muscle-protective effects, translated out of clinical research language into something you can actually use.
March 20269 min read
Muscle + Weight
GLP-1 & weight management
The muscle you lose when you lose weight — and how to protect it
Caloric restriction affects muscle as well as fat. Understanding this relationship changes how you approach both weight loss and long-term strength.
February 20266 min read
D3 + HMB
The science · Aging well
HMB and Vitamin D3: why this combination matters for older adults
Emerging research on the HMB + D3 combination shows muscle function benefits even in people not doing structured resistance training.
January 20265 min read

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