Creatine: The Power Supplement

Summary

Learn how creatine supplementation affects performance with this authoritative source drawn from the latest research findings. Creatine: The Power Supplementis the first book to provide scientific analysis of creatine supplementation on exercise performance and athlete health and safety.The subject of numerous studies during the 1990s, creatine is a naturally occurring substance necessary for synthesizing phosphocreatine that is used by the muscles during high-intensity exercise. Supplementation programs significantly increase the body's supply of creatine and phosphocreatine, resulting in the muscles'capacity to quickly re-energize after exertion.Creatine: The Power Supplementpresents a detailed analysis of:- Scientific literature discussing the effects of creatine supplementation on various forms of exercise, sport performance, and on body mass - Creatine requirements and metabolic functions - Supplementation protocols and the effects on muscle creatine stores - Possible adverse effects of creatine supplementation - Legal and ethical considerations regarding creatine use by competitive athletes - The historical evolution of creatine useCreatine: The Power Supplementis the most comprehensive book available on one of the most popular supplements in sports.

Author Biography

Melvin Williams, PhD, is Eminent Scholar Emeritus in the Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Recreation at Old Dominion University.

Introduction
Brief History
Chapter Summary
Creatine Requirements and Metabolic Functions
Daily Creatine Requirements
Dietary Sources of Creatine
Dietary Intake
Intestinal Absorption of Creatine
Tissue Uptake of Creatine
Endogenous Synthesis
Storage in the Body
Metabolic Functions
Other Functions of Creatine
Catabolism and Excretion
Chapter Summary
Creatine Supplementation: Theory, Protocol, and Effects
Human Energy and Fatigue
Theoretical Ergogenic Benefits
Theoretical Ergolytic Effects
Sport Performance Implications
Forms of Creatine
Supplementation Protocols
Effects of Supplementation
Chapter Summary
Research Considerations With Nutritional Sports
Ergogenics
Experimental Research
Epidemiological Research
Research-Based Recommendations
Chapter Summary
Ergogenic Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Anaerobic Power
Laboratory Studies
Field Studies
Chapter Summary
Ergogenic Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Anaerobic Endurance
Resistance-Exercise Tasks
Laboratory-Based Cycle Ergometer Studies
Running Performance
Swimming Performance
Miscellaneous Exercise Tasks
Performance Studies Including Biochemical Markers of Creatine Supplementation
Chapter Summary
Ergogenic Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Aerobic Endurance
Laboratory-Based Cycle Ergometer Exercise
Laboratory-Based and Field-Based Running Exercise
Miscellaneous Submaximal Exercise Performance Tasks
Performance Studies Including Biochemical Markers Reflecting Metabolic Effects of Creatine Supplementation
Chapter Summary
Creatine Supplementation: Effects on Body Mass and Composition
Creatine Supplementation and Body Mass
Chapter Summary
Health and Safety Aspects of Creatine Supplementation
Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Markers of Clinical Status
Medical Uses of Creatine and Phosphocreatine
Anecdotally Reported Side Effects
Long-Term Safety
Chapter Summary
Legal and Ethical Issues Regarding Creatine Supplementation
Legal Aspects
Ethical Aspects
Chapter Summary
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