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In high-performance sport an optimal diet and nutritional interventions can make the difference between victory and defeat. In recent years, sport nutrition research has increased. This publication provides scientifically-based information with regard to the bioefficacy of trendy sport supplements and dietary approaches off the mainstream. International experts in the specific fields inform and clarify under which circumstances the application of certain supplements and nutritional interventions would be beneficial, either for the performance or health of the athletes. A broad spectrum of recent topics in sport nutrition is provided: selected sport supplements aside of mainstream, nutritional interventions and athlete's health, hydration and fluid balance and current aspects in exercise and exercise recovery. Finally, the publication concludes with recent information about the risk of supplementation and inadvertent doping. The book will be of benefit to sport physicians and scientists, nutritionists, coaches and athletes, as well as to the sport nutrition trade and related industries.
List of contents
Preface: Lamprecht, M.; Selected Off-Mainstream Sport Supplements; Beta-Alanine Supplementation in High-Intensity Exercise: Harris, R.C.; Sale, C.; Arginine and Citrulline Supplementation in Sports and Exercise: Ergogenic Nutrients?: Sureda, A.; Pons, A.; Dietary Nitrate and O2 Consumption during Exercise: Jones, A.M.; Bailey, S.J.; Vanhatalo, A.; GABA Supplementation and Growth Hormone Response: Powers, M.; Nutritional Interventions and Athlete's Health; Exercise, Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction and Probiotic Supplementation: Lamprecht, M.; Frauwallner, A.; Pleuran ([beta]-Glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus): An Effective Nutritional Supplement against Upper Respiratory Tract Infections?: Majtan, J.; Bovine Colostrum and Immune Function after Exercise: Davison, G.; Supplementation with Mixed Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates in Relation to Athlethe's Health and Performance: Scientific Insight and Practical Relevance: Lamprecht, M.; Cherry Juice Targets Antioxidant Potential and Pain Relief: Kuehl, K.S.; Impact of Milk Consumption and Resistance Training on Body Composition of Female Athletes: Josse, A.R.; Phillips, S.M.; Hydration and Fluid Balance; Glycerol Use in Hyperhydration and Rehydration: Scientific Update: van Rosendal, S.P.; Coombes, J.S.; Salt and Fluid Loading: Effects on Blood Volume and Exercise Performance: Mora-Rodriguez, R.; Hamouti, N.; Milk Protein and the Restoration of Fluid Balance after Exercise: James, L.; Current Aspects of Recovery; Chocolate Milk: A Post-Exercise Recovery Beverage for Endurance Sports: Pritchett, K.; Pritchett, R.; Role of Supplementary L-Carnitine in Exercise and Exercise Recovery: Huang, A.; Owen, K.; Supplementation and Inadvertent Doping; Supplements and Inadvertent Doping-How Big Is the Risk to Athletes?: Judkins, C.; Prock, P.
