Full title: Nutrition and enhanced sports performance : muscle building, endurance, and strength / edited by Debasis Bagchi, Sreejayan Nair, Chandan K. Sen.

Author/creator: Bagchi, Debasis, Nair, Sreejayan, Sen, Chandan K.

Date: 2013..

Call Numbers: GQ 2013/1717

Record Identifier: 74VK6ZlR4Rll

Language: English

Formats: Books

Contents: xxi, 568 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 28 cm., , , , , Machine generated contents note: I.NUTRITION AND HUMAN HEALTH -- 1.Nutritional Supplementation in Health and Sports Performance / Edeth K. Kitchens -- Introduction -- Definitions -- Nutritional Supplement Recommendations for Athletes -- Safety Issues -- Summary and Conclusions -- References -- 2.Glycemic Index, Food Exchange Values and Exercise Performance / Ioannis G. Fatouros -- Glycemic Index -- Glycemic Load -- Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load and Metabolic Responses -- Glycemic Index, Metabolic Responses and Exercise Performance -- Glycemic Load, Metabolic Responses and Exercise Performance -- Food Exchange Values in Health And Exercise -- Conclusions -- References -- 3.Performance Enhancement Drugs and Sports Supplements for Resistance Training / Nelo Eidy Zanchi -- Introduction -- Testosterone and Anabolic Steroids -- Creatine Monohydrate -- Beta-Hydroxy Beta-Methylbutyrate (HMB) -- Caffeine -- References -- II.EXERCISE AND HUMAN HEALTH --, Contents note continued: 4.Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease / Ezra A. Amsterdam -- Introduction -- Physiological Responses of the Cardiovascular System to Exercise -- Exercise and Health -- How Much Exercise is Enough? [36] -- Are the Benefits of Exercise Universal? -- References -- 5.Resistance Training and Physical Exercise in Human Health / Erik Kirk -- Resistance Training in Human Health -- Summary -- References -- 6.Psychology and Exercise / Zsolt Demetrovics -- Acute and Chronic Psychological Effects of Exercise -- Motivation for Exercise Behavior: Why do People Exercise? -- Theories and Models Accounting for the Psychological Benefits of Exercise -- The "Runners' High" Phenomenon and the Acute Psychological Effects of Exercise -- The Dark Side of Physical Activity: Exercise Addiction -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 7.Bone Health, Bone Mineral Density and Sports Performance / Maria Lucia Fleiuss De Farias -- Introduction -- Bone Health --, Contents note continued: Bone Mineral Density -- Bone and Physical Activity -- Conclusions -- References -- 8.Immune Function, Nutrition, and Exercise / Toshikazu Yoshikawa -- Introduction -- Exercise and Upper Respiratory Tract Infection -- Exercise and Cancer -- Exercise and Inflammation -- Delayed-Onset Muscle Damage -- Nutrition and Exercise-Induced Immune Changes -- Conclusion -- References -- 9.The Immune Response to Exercise: Effects on Cellular Mobilization, Immune Function and Muscle Regeneration / Jeff S. Volek -- The Effects of Acute Exercise on Circulating Leukocyte Counts -- Exercise and Immune Function -- Muscle Damage and Leukocyte infiltration -- Chapter Summary -- References -- III.SPORTS AND NUTRITION -- 10.Vegetarian Athletes / Wayne W. Campbell -- Nutritional Considerations for Vegetarian Athletes -- Vegetarian Diet and Athletic Performance -- Take-Home Messages -- References -- 11.Nutrition in Combat Sports / Antonio H. Lancha Jr -- Introduction --, Contents note continued: Role of Nutrients -- Role of Hydration -- Rapid Weight Loss -- Supplements for Combat Athletes -- References -- 12.Sumo Wrestling: An Overview / Masakatsu Kondo -- Introduction -- Energy Balance -- Fat Mass And Fat-Free Mass For Top League ("Sekitori") -- Organ-Tissue Level Body Composition -- Conclusion -- References -- 13.Bioenergetics Of Cyclic Sports Activities On Land: Walking, Running And Cycling / Silvia Pogliaghi -- Energy Expenditure Of Human Locomotion -- The Energy Cost Of Locomotion -- Energy Sources -- Aerodynamic And Non-Aerodynamic Cost Of Locomotion -- The Determinants Of C In Land Locomotion -- Passive Locomotory Tools On Land -- Efficiency In Land Locomotion -- Conclusions -- References -- 14.Bioenergetics Of Cyclic Sport Activities In Water: Swimming, Rowing And Kayaking / Marco Bonifazi -- Energetics And Biomechanics Of Aquatic Locomotion -- Energetics Of Swimming -- Passive Locomotory Tools In Water --, Contents note continued: Rowing And Kayaking (Boat Locomotion) -- Conclusions -- References -- 15.Performance Enhancement Drugs And Sports Supplements: A Review Of The Evidence / Gary Gaffney -- Performance-Enhancing Drugs -- Performance-Enhancing Supplements -- References -- 16.Nutrition And Ultra-Endurance: An Overview / Beat Knechtle -- Introduction -- Problems Associated With Ultra-Endurance Performance -- Nutritional Aspects In Ultra-Endurance Athletes -- Conclusions And Implications For Future Research -- References -- 17.Exercise And Nutritional Benefits For Individuals With A Spinal Cord Injury Or Amputation / Justin W. Keogh -- Paralympic Sport And Classification Systems -- Review Methodology -- Energy Expenditure And Body Composition -- Exercise Adaptations -- Nutritional Practices -- Nutritional Knowledge And Education Programs -- Supplement Usage -- Effects Of Nutrition On Body Composition And Performance -- Conclusions And Areas For Future Research -- References --, Contents note continued: 18.An Overview Of Doping In Sports / Mari Carmen Gomez-Cabrera -- Introduction -- Main Tendencies Of Doping In The Strength Field -- Metabolic Modulators And Related Substances -- Blood Doping And Anti-Doping Approaches In Endurance Sports -- Masking Agents -- Gene Doping -- References -- 19.Nutrition In Paralympics / Chandan K. Sen -- Introduction -- Sports Nutrition And Enhanced Performance -- The Paralympic Games -- Classification And Categories At The Paralympic Games -- Nutritional Considerations In The Disabled -- Sports Nutrition Of Paralympic Athletes -- Conclusion -- References -- 20.An Overview On The History Of Sports Nutrition Beverages / Gustavo A. Galaz -- Introduction -- Background On Sports Beverages -- History Of Protein Drinks -- Conclusion -- References -- IV.MOLECULAR MECHANISMS -- 21.<U+00dc>-Hydroxy-Isocaproic Acid (Hica)---Effects On Body Composition, Muscle Soreness And Athletic Performance / Antti A. Mero -- Background --, Contents note continued: Effects Of Alfa-Hydroxy-Isocaproic Acid On Body Composition, Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness And Physical Performance In Athletes -- Conclusion -- References -- 22.Role Of Mammalian Target Of Rapamycin (Mtor) In Muscle Growth / Sreejayan Nair -- Introduction -- Muscle Growth -- Mtor Signaling Pathway -- Mtor In Myogenesis -- Mtor In Muscle Hypertrophy -- Mtor In Muscle Atrophy -- Nutrition And Mtor-Dependent Muscle Growth -- Conclusions -- References -- 23.Stress Proteins And Heat Shock Proteins: Role In Muscle Building And Sports Nutrition / Mustafa Atalay -- Introduction -- Heat Shock Protein Family -- Regulation Of Stress Proteins In Skeletal Muscle -- Stress Proteins And Exercise -- Stress Proteins And Dietary Supplements -- Conclusions -- References -- 24.Anabolic And Catabolic Signaling Pathways That Regulate Skeletal Muscle Mass / John J. Mccarthy -- Introduction -- History -- Anabolic Signaling -- Catabolic Signaling -- Summary -- References --, Contents note continued: 25.Muscle Growth, Repair And Preservation: A Mechanistic Approach / Hans Degens -- Introduction -- Muscle Growth -- Muscle Atrophy -- Muscle Damage And Repair -- Summary -- References -- 26.Nitric Oxide, Sports Nutrition And Muscle Building / Lawrence J. Druhan -- Introduction -- The Nitric Oxide Synthases -- The Nitrate---Nitrite---No Pathway -- Skeletal Muscle Functions Mediated By No -- Nutritional Modification Of Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy -- Conclusion -- References -- 27.Role Of Nitric Oxide In Sports Nutrition / Asif Ali -- Introduction -- Recommended Nutrition Criteria For Better Sports Performance -- Role Of Nitric Oxide In Nutritional Supplements -- Biochemistry Of Nitrosative Protein Modifications In Muscles -- References -- 28.Blood Rheology, Blood Flow And Human Health / Fabrice Favret -- Blood Flow: Characteristics, Exercise And Training -- Hemorheology: Interactions With Blood Flow, Exercise And Training --, Contents note continued: Nutrition, Blood Flow And Blood Rheology -- Conclusion -- References -- 29.Genetic Aspects Of Sprint, Strength And Power Performance / Nir Eynon -- Introduction -- Exercise Performance And Heritability -- Conclusions -- Glossary -- References -- 30.Unraveling The Function Of Skeletal Muscle As A Secretory Organ / Toshikazu Yoshikawa -- Introduction -- Bioactive Proteins Secreted From Skeletal Muscle Cells In Response To Exercise -- Approach For Identification Of New Muscle-Secreted Proteins -- Sparc Is A Cancer Preventive Protein Secreted By Skeletal Muscle -- Perspective -- References -- V.MINERALS AND SUPPLEMENTS IN MUSCLE BUILDING -- 31.The Role Of Testosterone In Nutrition And Sports: An Overview / Martin Schonfelder -- Introduction -- Meaning Of Natural Testosterone Levels And Hypertrophy/Muscle Growth -- Energy Restriction, Testosterone Levels And Hypertrophy -- Influence Of Diet On Testosterone Levels --, Contents note continued: Influence Of Protein And Carbohydrate Ingestion Post Exercise On Testosterone Levels And Hypertrophy/Body Composition -- Mechanisms Whereby Insulin Could Alter Testosterone Levels -- Effect Of Resistance Training Plus Dietary Supplementation On Testosterone Levels -- References -- 32.Nutritional Interventions To Reduce Immune Suppression Post Marathon / Yoshiaki Shiojima -- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections And Runners -- Changes In Immune Biomarkers And Runners -- Immunonutrition Support And Long-Distance Running -- Conclusions And Recommendations -- References -- 33.Carbohydrate And Muscle Glycogen Metabolism: Exercise Demands And Nutritional Influences / Anthony L. Almada -- Carbohydrate Utilization During Exercise -- Conclusion -- References -- 34.An Overview Of Adaptogens With A Special Emphasis On Withania And Rhodiola / Ankita Wal -- Introduction -- Withania As Adaptogen -- Rhodiola As Adaptogen -- References --, Contents note continued: 35.Anabolic Training Response And Clinical Implications / Jan Sundell -- Introduction -- Resistance Training -- Nutrition -- Clinical Aspects -- References -- 36.Requirements Of Energy, Carbohydrates, Proteins, And Fats For Athletes / Michelle Kulovitz -- Energy Requirements -- Carbohydrates -- Protein -- Fats -- Conclusions -- References -- 37.An Overview Of Branched-Chain Amino Acids In Exercise And Sports Nutrition / Antonio Herbert Lancha Jr -- Introduction -- Amino Acids Metabolism In Skeletal Muscle -- Molecular Pathways Of Amino Acids In Skeletal Muscle -- Effects Of Amino Acids Supplementation On Muscle Mass And Strength -- Dietary Sources And Practical Application Of Protein Supplementation -- Amino Acids---Practical Recommendations -- Conclusion And Perspectives -- References -- 38.Water, Hydration And Sports Drink / Boguslaw Wilk -- Introduction -- Effects Of Hypohydration -- Special Populations -- Hydration For Physical Activities --, Contents note continued: Conclusions -- References -- 39.Physiological Basis For Creatine Supplementation In Skeletal Muscle / Jeff S. Volek -- Introduction/Overview -- Creatine Biosynthesis, Uptake, And Degradation -- Bioenergetics And Mechanisms Of Action -- Limits Of Creatine Storage Capacity With Supplementation -- Body Mass, Body Composition, And Body Water -- Muscle Fiber Type Adaptations -- Acute Anaerobic Benefits -- Chronic Anaerobic Adaptations -- Endurance Exercise Acute Effects And Adaptation -- Role Of Creatine Supplementation For Use To Combat Aging -- Therapeutic Use Of Creatine Supplementation -- Summary -- References -- 40.Oral Bioavailability Of Creatine Supplements / Jon C. Wagner -- Introduction -- Cellular Mechanism Of Intestinal Absorption -- Creatine Absorption In The Git -- Human Oral Bioavailability Of Creatine Supplements -- Absorption Characteristics Of Alternative Forms Of Creatine -- Conclusions -- References --, Contents note continued: 41.An Overview Of Carnitine / Matthew J. Mcallister -- Introduction -- Antioxidant Activity -- Nitric Oxide -- Exercise Performance-Related Variables -- Summary Of Carnitine For Athletic Populations -- Overview Of Carnitine For Non-Athletic (Healthy And Diseased) Populations -- Conclusions -- References -- 42.An Overview Of The Influence Of Protein Ingestion On Muscle Hypertrophy / Koji Okamura -- The Importance Of Dietary Energy -- Protein Requirements -- Habitual High Protein Intake -- Amino Acids -- Absorption Rate -- Co-Ingestion Of Protein With Carbohydrate -- Ingestion Timing -- References -- 43.An Overview Of Ornithine, Arginine And Citrulline In Exercise And Sports Nutrition / Tohru Takemasa -- Introduction -- Ornithine, Arginine And Citrulline: Biogenesis And Metabolism -- Nitric Oxide Synthesis And Its Function In The Body -- Effects Of Ornithine, Arginine And Citrulline Supplementation On Nitric Oxide Synthesis And Performance --, Contents note continued: Exercise And Ammonia -- Effects Of Ornithine, Arginine And Citrulline Supplementation On Ammonia And Performance -- Other Effects Of Ornithine, Arginine And Citrulline Supplementation -- Conclusion -- References -- 44.An Overview Of Glycine-Arginine-Alpha-Ketoisocaproic Acid (Gakic) In Sports Nutrition / Bruce R. Stevens -- Introduction -- Isokinetic Dynamometer Studies -- Cycle Ergometry Studies -- Kic Monotherapy -- Metabolism -- Conclusion -- References -- 45.L-Arginine And L-Citrulline In Sports Nutrition And Health / Guoyao Wu -- Introduction -- Arginine -- Citrulline -- Conclusion -- References -- 46.Roles Of Chromium(Iii), Vanadium, And Zinc In Sports Nutrition / Yasmin Neggers -- Introduction -- Vanadium -- Chromium -- Zinc -- Conclusion -- References -- 47.An Overview On Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate (Hmb) Supplementation In Skeletal Muscle Function And Sports Performance / Rui Curi -- Introduction -- An Overview On Hmb Metabolism --, Contents note continued: Hmb Supplementation -- Effects Of Hmb Supplementation On Strength And Body Composition -- Mechanisms Of Action Of Hmb -- Hmb On Protein Homeostasis In Skeletal Muscle -- Conclusion -- References -- 48.Role Of Astaxanthin In Sports Nutrition / Gerald R. Cysewski -- Introduction -- Benefits Of Astaxanthin For Athletes -- Conclusions -- References -- 49.Ursolic Acid And Maslinic Acid / Raza Bashir -- Introduction -- Ursolic Acid -- Maslinic Acid -- Conclusions -- References -- 50.Plant Borates And Potential Uses To Promote Post-Training Recovery And To Mitigate Overtraining Syndrome / Hartley Pond -- Introduction -- The Trace Element Boron, Borates And Boro-Carbohydrates -- Myokines, Inflammation, Recovery And Overtraining Syndrome -- Inflammation -- Exercise And Inflammation -- Biological Potency Of Calcium Fructoborate -- Summary -- References -- 51.An Overview On Caffeine / Brent C. Creighton -- Introduction -- Caffeine Pharmacology --, Contents note continued: Mechanisms Of Caffeine And Effects On Performance -- Sources Of Caffeine -- Safety And Side Effects -- Summary -- References -- 52.Role Of Quercetin In Sports Nutrition / John Seifert -- Chemistry -- Performance -- Mitochondrial Biogenesis -- Immune & Inflammatory Responses -- Future Research Areas -- Conclusions -- References -- 53.Human Performance And Sports Applications Of Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) / Shawn M. Talbott -- Traditional Use -- Modern Extracts -- Laboratory And Animal Research -- Human-Feeding Trials -- Safety -- Summary -- References -- VI.DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS -- 54.Nutrition And Dietary Recommendations For Bodybuilders / Philip E. Apong -- Introduction -- Protein Requirements For The Bodybuilder -- Protein Type And Digestibly -- Protein Timing For Bodybuilders -- Protein Dose Pet Meal -- Energy Requirements -- Carbohydrates -- Fats -- Conclusion -- References -- 55.Performance Nutrition For Young Athletes / Asker Jeukendrup --, Contents note continued: Introduction -- Carbohydrate -- Protein -- Fat -- Micronutrients -- Hydration -- Supplements -- Gaps In Our Knowledge -- Putting It All Together -- References -- VII.CONCLUDING REMARKS -- 56.Commentary / Chandan K. Sen.

Publishers: Amsterdam : Academic press inc, 2013., Amsterdam Academic Press [2013].

Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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