Essentials of Creatine in Sports and Health

A great deal of misinformation is present in popular culture regarding the effects of creatine supplementation on health and sports performance. For instance, it is not uncommon for various media outlets to claim, in spite of the lack of supporting evidence, that 'supplementing with creatine is harmful to the liver and kidneys and may cause dehydration and cramping.' In reality, creatine is intimately involved in energy metabolism, performance, and training adaptations, and, recently, several studies have uncovered its potential clinical application toward treating various neuromuscular diseases and maintaining brain function. This book unifies the sum of information on how creatine affects body composition, exercise performance, and health. Because the body of data on creatine is ample and constantly growing, a book such as this is a timely and important resource for the clinician, the coach, and the sports scientist.

List of contents

Overview of Creatine Metabolism.- Creatine Supplementation in Strength-Power Sports.- Creatine Supplementation in Endurance Sports.- Creatine Supplementation and Women Athletes.- Creatine Consumption in Health.- Clinical Applications.- Creatine Overview.

Summary

To correct the misinformation regarding the effects of creatine supplementation on health and sports performance, Essentials of Creatine in Sports and Health brings together the information on how creatine affects body composition, exercise performance, and health. Supported by the International Society of Sports Nutrition, this volume is timely and vital for all professionals in the field of sports nutrition.

Product details

• Authors: Jeffrey R. Stout
• Assisted by: Jos Antonio (Editor), Jose Antonio (Editor), Douglas Kalman (Editor), Jeffrey R. Stout (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.10.2010
• EAN: 9781617377198
• ISBN: 978-1-61737-719-8
• No. of pages: 254
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 14 mm x 229 mm
• Weight: 382 g
• Illustrations: X, 254 p. 24 illus.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; C, Rehabilitation, Medicine, sports medicine, health promotion, Public health & preventive medicine, Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Medicine, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Nursing and ancillary services, exercise;health;nutrition;sports;training