Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes

In Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes, you can cut through all the hype and find the information you need on 30 top supplements. Find out which supplements to use—and which to avoid—to maximize your performance. You’ll learn what the supplements are, how they work, how to use them, and the precautions necessary for safe and healthy use. Some of the supplements detailed include

· acetyl L-carnitine,

· branched-chain amino acids,

· chromium,

· glycerol,

· glutamine,

· caffeine,

· octacosanal,

· sodium citrate, and

· zinc-magnesium complex.

Whether you’re competing on the football field or basketball court or looking to build a stronger physique, let Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes help you find the performance edge you’re looking for.

About the Authors:

Jose Antonio, PhD, is a well-published research scientist in the sports nutrition field. He holds a BS in biology from the American University, an MS in exercise physiology from Kent State University, and a PhD in endocrinology and metabolism from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Antonio has years of experience in the supplement industry. His current position is senior manager for category development at Active Nutrition. He has also published articles in Men’s Fitness, Flex, and Muscle and Fitness magazines. He and his wife, Karla, live in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Jeffrey R. Stout, PhD, is the director of sport science for Nutricia. Considered one of a few experts in sports nutrition, he is widely published in scientific journals such as the Journal of Strength and Conditioning and has also published articles in Men’s Fitness, Flex, and Muscle and Fitness magazines. He has been awarded the Young Investigator Award and the Editorial Excellence Award by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He resides in Boca Raton, Florida.

Table of Contents


Part I Single Supplements

Chapter 1 Acetyl L-Carnitine

Chapter 2 Alpha-Ketoglutarate

Chapter 3 Alpha-Ketoisocaproate

Chapter 4 Androstenediol and Androstenedione

Chapter 5 Boron

Chapter 6 Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Chapter 7 Caffeine

Chapter 8 Carbohydrate

Chapter 9 Chromium

Chapter 10 Colostrum

Chapter 11 Creatine

Chapter 12 Dehydroepiandrosterone

Chapter 13 Glutamine

Chapter 14 Hydroxy Methylbutyrate

Chapter 15 Ipriflavone

Chapter 16 Norandrostenediol and Norandrostenedione

Chapter 17 Octacosanol

Chapter 18 Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate

Chapter 19 Protein

Chapter 20 Ribose

Chapter 21 Sodium Bicarbonate

Chapter 22 Sodium Citrate

Chapter 23 Tribulus

Chapter 24 Vitamin C

Part II Supplement Combinations

Chapter 25 Colostrum, Creatine, Carnitine, Coenzyme Q10

Chapter 26 Creatine, Hydroxymethylbutyrate

Chapter 27 Essential Amino Acids

Chapter 28 Phosphates and Creatine

Chapter 29 Whey Protein, Glutamine, Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Chapter 30 Zinc-Magnesium Complex

149 pages