Limits of Human Endurance: 76th Nestlé Nutrition Institute Workshop, Oxford, August 2012
Nutrition is one of the key factors that modulate exercise performance. In this book, a group of expert scientists discuss the ergogenic properties of various nutritional interventions and present research to show that dietary strategies can be applied to extend the limits of human endurance, lower the risk of illness or injury, and speed recovery rates. More specifically, they discuss recent findings on topics such as caffeine and its effect on the brain, carnitine and fat oxidation, ergogenic properties of beta-alanine, dietary protein and muscle reconditioning, nutrition and immune status, and the importance of proper hydration. This publication will provide the reader with many novel insights into the complex interaction between nutrition and exercise, allowing them to define more effective dietary strategies to improve health and performance. Moreover, while focusing on elite athletes, it is interesting to note that some of the discoveries can be applied beyond this niche, for example to improve performance outcomes in the elderly.
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1 - 12: Caffeine, Exercise and the BrainByRomain Meeusen;Romain MeeusenaDepartment of Human Physiology and Sports Medicine, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, andSearch for other works by this author on:Bart Roelands;Bart RoelandsaDepartment of Human Physiology and Sports Medicine, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, andbFund for Scientific Research Flanders, Brussels, Belgium;Search for other works by this author on:Lawrence L. SprietLawrence L. SprietcHuman Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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13 - 23: Carnitine and Fat OxidationByFrancis B. Stephens;Francis B. StephensaMRC/Arthritis Research UK Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, University of Nottingham Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham,Search for other works by this author on:Stuart D.R. GallowayStuart D.R. GallowaybSchool of Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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25 - 37: Hydration during Intense Exercise TrainingByR.J. Maughan;R.J. MaughanaLoughborough University, Loughborough, UK;Search for other works by this author on:N.L. MeyerN.L. MeyerbUniversity of Colorado and United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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39 - 50: Intense Exercise Training and Immune FunctionByMichael Gleeson;Michael GleesonSchool of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Clyde WilliamsClyde WilliamsSchool of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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51 - 60: Physiological and Performance Adaptations to High-Intensity Interval TrainingByMartin J. Gibala;Martin J. GibalaaDepartment of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada;Search for other works by this author on:Andrew M. JonesAndrew M. JonesbDepartment of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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61 - 71: Effect of β-Alanine Supplementation on High-Intensity Exercise PerformanceByRoger C. Harris;Roger C. HarrisaJunipa Ltd., Newmarket, UK;Search for other works by this author on:Trent StellingwerffTrent StellingwerffbCanadian Sports Centre-Pacific, Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence, Victoria, BC, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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73 - 84: Dietary Protein for Muscle HypertrophyByKevin D. Tipton;Kevin D. TiptonaHealth and Exercise Sciences Research Group, University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, UK;Search for other works by this author on:Stuart M. PhillipsStuart M. PhillipsbDepartment of Kinesiology, MacMaster University, Hamilton, ON, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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85 - 102: The Role of Amino Acids in Skeletal Muscle Adaptation to ExerciseByNick Aguirre;Nick AguirreaUniversity of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA;Search for other works by this author on:Luc J.C. van Loon;Luc J.C. van LoonbDepartment of Human Movement Sciences, NUTRIM School for Nutrition, Toxicology and Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Keith BaarKeith BaaraUniversity of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA;Search for other works by this author on:
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103 - 120: National Nutritional Programs for the 2012 London Olympic Games: A Systematic Approach by Three Different CountriesByLouise M. Burke;Louise M. BurkeaSports Nutrition, Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce, ACT, Australia;Search for other works by this author on:Nanna L. Meyer;Nanna L. MeyerbUniversity of Colorado and United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO, USA;Search for other works by this author on:Jeni PearceJeni PearcecPerformance Nutrition, English Institute of Sport, Manchester, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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121 - 125: Concluding Remarks: Nutritional Strategies to Increase Performance CapacityByLuc J.C. van Loon;Luc J.C. van LoonaDepartment of Human Movement Sciences, NUTRIM School for Nutrition, Toxicology and Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands;Search for other works by this author on:Romain MeeusenRomain MeeusenbDepartment of Human Physiology and Sports Medicine, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on: