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Amino Acids and Proteins for the Athlete: The Anabolic Edge, Second Edition (Nutrition in Exercise & Sport)


by Mauro G. Di Pasquale

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Sales Rank: 365589
Studio: CRC
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 456
Publication Date: November 30, 2007
Publisher: CRC


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EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product Description
Extensively updated with double the information and references, this second editionadvises the athlete on how to use amino acids and proteins to enhance performance. It reveals the actions of protein and amino acid supplements on muscle size and strength and energy metabolism as well as the role of specific amino acid supplements. Written by twelve-time powerlifting champion and physician Mauro G. Di Pasquale, this volume gives athletes the inside edge and helps them achieve maximum performance naturally, without the use of steroids or other dangerous drugs.


CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 4 reviews)

Wow! Just What I Was Looking For.  
This is a terrific book. Yes, it's technical, but if you managed to get through moderately advanced High School science courses, or if you hacked college, don't sweat it, you'll get it. Di Pasquale--an M.D.--gives much in-depth, detailed information on the metabolism, physiological effects of, and potential for excercise enhancement of amino acids, proteins, and their effect on body hormones. Di Pasquale knows that the reader wants to apply the information to athletic performance. He talks about both anaerobic and aerobic excercise, but since he is a former powerlifting champion, he zeroes in on anaerobic excercise (e.g., bodybuilding, powerlifting), which is very refreshing. You also get summary detail toward the end of the book that gives sample supplement doses and critical timing of dosing to maximize results. Di Pasquale also weighs in on other non-amino acid supplements that affect anabolism (or purport to) such as Pyruvate, HMB, etc. (There's no info on steroids, so forget about that.) Overall a terrific advance for bodybuilders and worth it if you want to get away from all the hype and zero in on some science. This book is for the thinking bodybuider. Naturals, in particular, have much to gain.
July 03, 2001

Excellent information  
This book, while a bit technical, is not beyond the understanding of anyone with even the slightest knowledge of nutrition. It is comprehensive, well documented, and offers a total explanation about how protein and amino acids interact with exercise to promote muscular development. It is the best book on the subject in current existence.
August 05, 2000

A mediocre book without a Phd in the sciences  
This book had good points and bad points.some of the information contained was applicable for self educated bodybuilders but unfortunately for the most part their was a plethora of technical information that is difficult to comprehend.I have the upmost admiration for mauro di pasquale but i feel this book was written with medical practitioners in mind and not average bodybuilders
April 14, 2000

A Must Read For All Athletes Wanting That Extra Edge  
Not just what to take but how and when to take it. You must learn when and how to take supplements for them to benifit you.
September 17, 1999


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