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Amino Acids and Proteins for the Athlete: The Anabolic Edge (Nutrition in Exercise & Sport)

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This is a terrific book. Yes, it's technical, but if you managed to get through moderately advanced High School science courses, or if you hacked college, don't sweat it, you'll get it. Di Pasquale--an M.D.--gives much in-depth, detailed information on the metabolism, physiological effects of, and potential for excercise enhancement of amino acids, proteins, and their effect on body hormones. Di Pasquale knows that the reader wants to apply the information to athletic performance. He talks about both anaerobic and aerobic excercise, but since he is a former powerlifting champion, he zeroes in on anaerobic excercise (e.g., bodybuilding, powerlifting), which is very refreshing. You also get summary detail toward the end of the book that gives sample supplement doses and critical timing of dosing to maximize results. Di Pasquale also weighs in on other non-amino acid supplements that affect anabolism (or purport to) such as Pyruvate, HMB, etc. (There's no info on steroids, so forget about that.) Overall a terrific advance for bodybuilders and worth it if you want to get away from all the hype and zero in on some science. This book is for the thinking bodybuider. Naturals, in particular, have much to gain.

This book, while a bit technical, is not beyond the understanding of anyone with even the slightest knowledge of nutrition. It is comprehensive, well documented, and offers a total explanation about how protein and amino acids interact with exercise to promote muscular development. It is the best book on the subject in current existence.

I can go on and on of how incredible this book is but I will make this review short. This book covers all areas of using proper nutrition to improve athletic performance and cosmetic looks. The author is extremely credentialed being a physician and world champion in power lifting. I've seen a picture of him when he was forty and he was muscular and ripped to the bone so he does walk the walk. Also I have used his diet and have seen incredible results. Parts of the book can become a little complex but take your time and re-read. In short, this book is super-packed with knowledge, not to mention five thousand references which shows how the author put his heart and soul into this book for us to not only enjoy reading but to help us go beyond your aspiration of what ever fitness goal we have in mind. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who wants to drastically improve in sports and fitness.

Dr. DiPasquali digs deep into the finer points of protein metabolism, including the types of proteins, how the body digests them differently, and the other facets that affect how protein is handled by the body. This book is not just repackaged dogma from the USDA. Dr. DiPasquali makes claims- that are supported by clinical studies- that run counter to what many nutritionists say but are truths that are have been known for decades by those who train with strength and muscular gain in mind. An excellent resource.

Mauro DiPasquale is a very knowledgable man. His book is full of well researched material. A must for anyone who deals with athletes or for athletes looking for answers.Great for bodybuilders or anyone looking to build muscle. All material is backed up with peer reviewed scientific studies. Can be heavy reading at times, but excellent reading. This one is a valuable edition to any library and I won't be letting my copy go anywhere!

This book had good points and bad points.some of the information contained was applicable for self educated bodybuilders but unfortunately for the most part their was a plethora of technical information that is difficult to comprehend.I have the upmost admiration for mauro di pasquale but i feel this book was written with medical practitioners in mind and not average bodybuilders

Not just what to take but how and when to take it. You must learn when and how to take supplements for them to benifit you.