Essentials of Creatine in Sports and Health

About this book

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.

Written for:

Nutritionists, sports rehabilitators, physical therapists, and health educators

Table of contents

Essentials of Creatine
Editors
Jeffrey R. Stout, PhD
Jose Antonio, PhD
Doug Kalman, PhD

1. An Overview of Creatine Metabolism - Jeff S. Volek, Kevin D. Ballard, and Cassandra E. Forsythe

2. Creatine Supplementation in Strength-Power Sports - Darryn S. Willoughby

3. Creatine Supplementation in Endurance Sports - Joel P. Cramer, PhD

4. Creatine Supplementation and Woman Athletes - Joan Eckerson, PhD

5. Creatine Consumption and Health - Jacques Poortmans, PhD

6. Clinical Application - Joseph Weir, PhD

7. Creatine Overview: Facts, Fallacies & Future - Mike Greenwood, PhD