Creatine: The Power SupplementHuman Kinetics, 1999 - 251 страница 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 Supplement presents a detailed analysis of: - Scientific literature discussing the effects of creatine supplementation on various forms of exercise, sport performance, and on body mass Creatine: The Power Supplement is the most comprehensive book available on one of the most popular supplements in sports. |
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Brief History | 3 |
Chapter Summary | 11 |
Endogenous Synthesis | 17 |
Other Functions of Creatine | 26 |
Human Energy and Fatigue | 32 |
Theoretical Ergolytic Effects | 40 |
Effects of Supplementation | 46 |
Chapter Summary | 61 |
Swimming Performance | 145 |
Chapter Summary | 152 |
LaboratoryBased and FieldBased Running Exercise | 159 |
Performance Studies Including Biochemical Markers | 163 |
Creatine Supplementation and Body Mass | 170 |
Chapter Summary | 194 |
Medical Uses of Creatine and Phosphocreatine | 203 |
LongTerm Safety | 213 |
Research Considerations With | 63 |
Chapter Summary | 69 |
Field Studies | 112 |
Chapter Summary | 131 |
LaboratoryBased Cycle Ergometer Studies | 138 |
Ethical Aspects | 219 |
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About the Authors 251 | |