Essentials of Creatine in Sports and Health

by Jeffrey R. Stout (Editor), Jose Antonio (Editor), Douglas Kalman (Editor)

Overview

A great deal of misinformation is present in popular culture regarding the effects of creatine supplementation on health and sports performance. For instance, it is not uncommon for various media outlets to claim, in spite of the lack of supporting evidence, that 'supplementing with creatine is harmful to the liver and kidneys and may cause dehydration and cramping.' In reality, creatine is intimately involved in energy metabolism, performance, and training adaptations, and, recently, several studies have uncovered its potential clinical application toward treating various neuromuscular diseases and maintaining brain function. This book unifies the sum of information on how creatine affects body composition, exercise performance, and health. Because the body of data on creatine is ample and constantly growing, a book such as this is a timely and important resource for the clinician, the coach, and the sports scientist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781588296900
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	12/12/2007
Edition description:	2008
Pages:	254
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

Overview of Creatine Metabolism.- Creatine Supplementation in Strength-Power Sports.- Creatine Supplementation in Endurance Sports.- Creatine Supplementation and Women Athletes.- Creatine Consumption in Health.- Clinical Applications.- Creatine Overview.