Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise

Description

There has been a long standing controversy in the field of sports nutrition regarding the role of protein and protein metabolism in muscle development and athletic performance. The understanding of protein nutrition has changed dramatically over the last decade and this book aims to clarify and modernize the topic. This book presents the efficacy, safety, and recommendations of protein intake among strength athletes. Including case studies, the text covers historical perspectives of protein use; safety of high protein diets; specific protein types and timing of intake; weight control using protein; protein synthesis and breakdown; and nitrogenous compounds/supplements.

Features

• Provides a central location that synthesizes evidence-based information on protein intake for strength athletes
• Analyzes information on protein efficacy for performance, recovery, and body composition
• Contains lifespan-specific data including youth, middle age, and the elderly as well as female-specific protein issues
• Features sidebars offering practical advice on various protein-related topics
• Focuses on literature specific to those who engage in resistance exercise

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Historical Perspectives: Nitrogen Balance and Stable Isotopic Data on Efficacy
• Safety of Higher Protein Diets (Renal, Bone, Dietary Ramifications)
• Specific Protein Types (Efficacy, Differences, Functional Aspects) and Timing
• Weight Control with Protein
• Female-Specific Issues
• Protein Synthesis and Breakdown on a Cellular Level (mTOR, ubiquitin, etc.)
• Lifespan-Specific Data (Youth, Middle Age, Elderly)
• Nitrogenous Compounds / Supplements (Single AAs, Creatine, B-Ala)
• Case Studies, Different Sports Applications