Dietary Supplementation in Sport and Exercise - Evidence, Safety and Ergogenic Benefits

This evidence-based approach to the physiological mechanisms related to popular supplements reviews the ergogenic effects in both competitive and recreational athletes. Written by researchers who have published extensively in this field, the book offers an insight into the efficacy of certain dietary supplements in unique populations.

List of 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. ß-Hydroxy-ß-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

About the author

Jay R Hoffman is Professor in the Molecular Biology Department at Ariel University in Israel. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and has previously served as President of the Board of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and on the Board of the U.S.A. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation.

Summary

This evidence-based approach to the physiological mechanisms related to popular supplements reviews the ergogenic effects in both competitive and recreational athletes. Written by researchers who have published extensively in this field, the book offers an insight into the efficacy of certain dietary supplements in unique populations.

Product details

• Authors: Jay (Institute of Exercise Physiology and Hoffman
• Assisted by: Jay Hoffman (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.2019
• EAN: 9781138610842
• ISBN: 978-1-138-61084-2
• No. of pages: 326
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, MEDICAL / Biochemistry, MEDICAL / Nutrition, MEDICAL / Physiology, SPORTS & RECREATION / Training, Dietetics & nutrition, Sports training & coaching, Dietetics and nutrition, Sports training and coaching, HEALTH & FITNESS / Exercise / General