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Effects of protein and amino-acid supplementation on athletic performance

This review evaluates the theoretical rationale and potential effects on athletic performance of protein, purported anabolic amino acids,branched-chain amino acids, glutamine, creatine, and hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB). Of the nutrients reviewed, creatine appears to have the greatest ergogenic potential for athletes involved in intense training.
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Notations:biological and medical sciences academic training and research
Language:English
Published: 1999
Document types:electronical publication
Level:intermediate