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Sports Supplements: Which Nutritional Supplements Really Work
Author(s): Anita Bean (Author)
- Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- Publication Date: 26 Oct. 2007
- Language: English
- Print length: 128 pages
- ISBN-10: 0713682590
- ISBN-13: 9780713682595
Book Description
Bestselling author Anita Bean tackles nutritional supplements in this easy-to-read guide for anyone interested in optimising their training programme. There are a huge variety of sports supplements on the market, from pills and powders to drinks and bars. They claim to increase muscle tissue, improve endurance, promote fat burning or improve strength, but many are also banned in sport, for example ephedrine, which could result in a positive drugs test. Others, such as creatine are widely used and not banned, but still need to be used with caution. Sifting through the multitude of products can be an overwhelming task, especially in light of persuasive advertising campaigns. Scientific research may be exaggerated, or used selectively by manufacturers. Anita cuts through the hype and does the research for you, supplying you all with the right information to make an informed decision, based on your needs as an athlete.
Editorial Reviews
Review
This kit bag-sized book by Anita Bean is a valuable reference tool for those interested in supplements and nutrition. Easy to read and packed with concise information, it’ll help you understand the massive range of supplements on the market. — 220 Triathlon, March 1, 2008
About the Author
Anita Bean, BSc, R.P.H.Nutr. is one of the UK’s most respected sports nutritionists, and is the award winning author of several fitness and exercise books, and co-author of Carol Vorderman’s Detox for Life, Summer Detox, and Detox Recipes (Virgin Books). She is also co-author of Lorraine Kelly’s Baby and Toddler Meal Planner, and author of the Six Week Workout series, Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, Complete Guide to Strength Training and Healthy Eating for Kids.
