2nd Edition
Amino Acids and Proteins for the Athlete: The Anabolic Edge
By Mauro G. Di Pasquale
Copyright 2008
454 Pages
11 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
456 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Extensively updated with all chapters rewritten and double the information and references, Amino Acids and Proteins for the Athlete: The Anabolic Edge, Second Edition reflects the nearly exponential increase in data and knowledge in the past few years regarding the use of amino acids and proteins to enhance athletic performance.
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The Theory
Proteins and Amino Acids
Exercise and Protein Metabolism
Energy Metabolism
Dietary Protein and Amino Acids
Protein Foods vs. Protein and Amino Acid Supplements
Physiological and Pharmacological Actions of Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
Conditionally Essential Amino Acids
Nonessential or Dispensable Amino Acids
Summary and Conclusions
Naturally Anabolic
Artificial Enhancement
Getting It Together
Examples of Useful Nutritional Supplement Formulations
REFERENCES
Proteins and Amino Acids
Exercise and Protein Metabolism
Energy Metabolism
Dietary Protein and Amino Acids
Protein Foods vs. Protein and Amino Acid Supplements
Physiological and Pharmacological Actions of Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
Conditionally Essential Amino Acids
Nonessential or Dispensable Amino Acids
Summary and Conclusions
Naturally Anabolic
Artificial Enhancement
Getting It Together
Examples of Useful Nutritional Supplement Formulations
REFERENCES
Biography
Mauro G. Di Pasquale
“… nothing in the field comes close to the scale of information this book offers. … a valuable reference for personal trainers, nutrition advisors, coaches or any athlete who wants to be fully informed about the way protein and amino acids operate in the body. …”
—Jerry Brainum, writing in Iron Man Magazine, July 2008
