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Jose Antonio (Author), Jeffrey Stout (Author)


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June 15, 2002

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.


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About the Author

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.


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1st edition (June 15, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736037721
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736037723
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,523,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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First Sentence:
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is a molecule composed of acetic acid and the amino acid L-carnitine and is found naturally in the human brain. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sodium citrate ingestion, colostrum supplementation, creatine group, bench press strength, ergogenic effect, creatine supplementation, bicarbonate ingestion, muscle protein synthesis, amino acid supplementation, exercise metabolism, chromium supplementation, repetition maximum, exercise performance, untrained subjects, ergogenic aid
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Van Gammeren, Precautions There, After Figure, International Olympic Committee
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