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Bestselling author Anita Bean tackles nutritional supplements inthis easy-to-read guide for anyone interested in optimising theirtraining programme. There are a huge variety of sports supplements onthe market, from pills and powders to drinks and bars. They claim toincrease muscle tissue, improve endurance, promote fat burning orimprove strength, but many are also banned in sport, for exampleephedrine, which could result in a positive drugs test. Others, such ascreatine are widely used and not banned, but still need to be used withcaution. Sifting through the multitude of products can be an overwhelmingtask, especially in light of persuasive advertising campaigns.Scientific research may be exaggerated, or used selectively bymanufacturers. Anita cuts through the hype and does the research foryou, supplying you all with the right information to make an informeddecision, based on your needs as an athlete. |