Main description:

Dietary Supplementation in Sport and Exercise removes the myths associated with many dietary supplements. It provides an evidence-based approach to the physiological mechanisms related to popular supplements and examines the ergogenic benefits in both competitive and recreational athletes.

This text covers a variety of supplements, including vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, protein and amino acids, beta-alanine, creatine and guanidinoacetic acid, caffeine and probiotics, as well as emerging ergogenic aids. Information on dosage, ceiling effects and washout periods is discussed, along with safety and legality for different sporting organizations. The book also offers an insight into the efficacy of certain dietary supplements in unique populations, like children and the elderly.

Dietary Supplementation in Sport and Exercise is an important resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students on exercise science, health and nutrition courses, as well as strength coaches, athletic trainers, nutritionists and personal trainers, and medical professionals who consult with patients on dietary supplementation.

Contents:

1. Dietary Supplementation: Prevalence of Use, Regulation and Safety

2. Vitamins and Minerals

3. Carbohydrate Supplementation: From Basic Chemistry to Real-World Applications

4. Protein and Amino Acids

5. -Hydroxy- -Methylbutyrate

6. Beta-alanine Supplementation in Sport and Exercise

7. Creatine Supplementation in Sport, Exercise and Health

8. Guanidinoacetic Acid in Health, Sport and Exercise

9. Nitric Oxide Precursors

10. Buffering Agents: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Citrate and Sodium Phosphate

11. Caffeine

12. Energy Drinks

13. Probiotics

14. Emerging Ergogenic Aids for Strength/Power Development

15. Emerging Erogenic Aids for Endurance Activity and Weight Loss

16. Incorporating Dietary Supplements with Sports-Specific Training and Competition