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Recommended Books on Creatine
Creatine Kinase and Brain Energy Metabolism (Nato: Life and Behavioural Sciences, 342) This volume includes the proceedings of a NATO-sponsored advanced research workshop on the physiology of the creatine kinase catalyzed reaction in brain bioenergetics and on the pathophysiology of neurologic and psychiatric diseases. The workshop was held in Tbilisi, Georgia in June 2001. Topics include: the creatine kinase systems in the brain, heart and muscle; the creatine transporter in the brain; nd disorders of creatine and ATP metabolism. The book should be of particular interest to: cell biologists interested in bioenergetics and the physiology of the CK catalyzed reaction in brain and other excitable tissues; neurobiologists interested in the physiology of the CK catalyzed reaction in brain, paediatricians interested in metabolic diseases affecting ATP metabolism and creatine metabolism and transport; and neurologists interested in the effects of creatine in neurodegenerative diseases.
FAQs All about Creatine (Freqently Asked Questions) How does this supplement boost athletic performance? This indispensable new addition to the series that answers this and other frequently asked questions - FAQs - about nutritional supplements.
Creatine (Woodland Health Series) First isolated in 1832, the dietary supplement creatine has been long been associated with building muscle. But, recent scientific research has demonstrated that creatine has many more health benefits, including use as a supporting nutrient for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and emphysema. Creatine also helps reduce homocysteine levels to lessen the detrimental effects of stress. Creatine may also be helpful with high cholesterol, host-heart attack care, muscular dystrophy, and neuromuscular disorders.
Creatine Kinase (Molecular Anatomy and Physiology of Proteins) Creatine kinases and arginine kinases are an historical model in enzymology. They belong to the large family of phosphagen kinases which transfer a phosphoryl group from ATP to a nitrogen atom within a guanidinium group to form, what was called by the early muscle physiologists, a 'phosphagen'. These compounds and the enzymes that catalyse their formation and use are present in cells with important and rapidly fluctuating energy requirements.
Decreased choline and creatine concentrations in centrum semiovale in [An article from: Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging This digital document is a journal article from Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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We have demonstrated, using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging (^1H-MRSI), elevations of N-acetyl-aspartate/creatine (NAA/CR) in right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in comparison to healthy volunteers. A recent study indicates that the volume of prefrontal cortical white matter may be disproportionately increased in man in comparison to other primate species, with evolutionary implications. We therefore re-analyzed the identical scans with a specific focus on the centrum semiovale (CSO) as a representative region of interest of cerebral white matter. The central hypothesis was, in accordance with our gray matter findings, that patients with GAD, in comparison to healthy controls, would exhibit either an increase in NAA in CSO, or alternatively demonstrate reductions in concentrations of choline (CHO)-containing compounds and/or creatine+phosphocreatine (CR). MRSI scans that were obtained from an earlier [Mathew, S.J., Mao, X., Coplan, J.D., Smith, E.L., Sackeim, H.A., Gorman, J.M., Shungu, D.C., 2004. Dorsolateral prefrontal cortical pathology in generalized anxiety disorder: a proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging study. American Journal of Psychiatry 161, 1119-1121] sample of 15 patients with GAD [6 with early trauma (ET)] and 15 healthy age- and sex-matched volunteers were analyzed further for CSO metabolite alterations. Self-reported worry was scored using the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) and intelligence was assessed using the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI). Serial multislice/multivoxel MRSI scans had been performed on a 1.5-T MRI. Using absolute quantification methods for metabolite concentrations, we examined NAA, CHO and CR. GAD patients without ET exhibited bilaterally decreased concentrations of CHO and CR in CSO in comparison to healthy volunteers, whereas GAD patients with ET were indistinguishable from controls. In patients with GAD, high IQ was paired with greater worry, whereas in healthy volunteers, high IQ was associated with less worry. In all subjects, IQ inversely predicted left and right CSO CHO concentrations, independent of age, sex, group assignment and PSWQ scores. The CSO may therefore represent a neural substrate that exhibits reductions in CHO and CR metabolite concentrations that are inversely associated with GAD symptomatology and, in the case of CHO, with intelligence. These conclusions are deemed preliminary due to small sample size, with further study of cerebral WM in anxiety disorders suggested.
The Ultimate Creatine Handbook: The Safe Alternative for Healthy Muscle Building When it comes to nutritional supplements that build muscle and increase strength, nothing can touch creatine. It is today's most widely used and studied sports supplement, and even better, it's extremely safe. From Olympic athletes to professionals in football, baseball, strength training and a myriad of other sports, creatine provides a natural and highly effective boost in sports performance. Additionally, research demonstrates creatine's abilities to slow aging and fight various health conditions. In The Ultimate Creatine Handbook, you'll find all you need when it comes to creatine -- the latest research, a reader-friendly question/answer format with author Dr. Joseph Debe, case studies, and a thorough, yet concise overview of safe and effective creatine use.
Creatine and Other Natural Muscle Boosters: Everything You Need to Know About America's Bestselling Muscle-Enhancing Supplements
The pros, the cons, the facts
The most common side effects
How to use them safely and effectively for maximum results
Get the facts on the hottest supplements on the market for enhancing athletic performance.
A muscle-building nutrient found in the human body, creatine has become the clear winner in the sports nutrition supplement field. In fact, many professional athletes are using it. But what exactly are muscle-enhancing supplements--and how do they power up athletic performance? What are the dangers of these popular natural muscle boosters?
This comprehensive guide, written by Dr. Robert Monaco, a leading figure in sports medicine, and health writer Terry Malloy, separates fact from fiction, and explores the full range of proven benefits and potential drawbacks.
Discover:
How to use muscle enhancers safely
Why some muscle enhancers are banned
When creatine may not work
How to choose the right product at the right price
What parents need to know if their children are using these supplements
The facts on a wide variety of natural muscle boosters, including: glutamine, taurine, whey protein isolate, chromium, and pyruvate...and more!
Creatine Creatine is a dietary supplement that enhances muscular performance. It is important for all sports competitors, as well as for anyone who wishes to keep fit without excessive training time.
Creatine and Creatine Phosphate: Scientific and Clinical Perspectives Creatine and Creatine Phosphate: Scientific and Clinical Perspectives is an up-to-date summary of both the scientific and medical aspects of creatine and creatine phosphate metabolism and therapy.
It covers in detail the basic biochemistry, bioenergetics and biophysics of these agents with particular emphasis on their role on the cardiovascular and muscle systems. Modern in vivo myocardial and skeletal muscle measurements are outlined, and the importance of the molecules in cardiovascular medicine, sport science and cardiac surgery are highlighted.
This book is designed for those interested in the basic scientific background to creatine and creatine phosphate, and also for physicians treating or studying heart and vascular disease. The book will also be vital for sports scientists who wish to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the molecule which is currently being promoted for performance and exercise programmes.
Essentials of Creatine in Sports and Health
A great deal of misinformation is present in popular culture regarding the effects of creatine supplementation on health and sports performance. For instance, it is not uncommon for various media outlets to claim, in spite of the lack of supporting evidence, that 'supplementing with creatine is harmful to the liver and kidneys and may cause dehydration and cramping.' In reality, creatine is intimately involved in energy metabolism, performance, and training adaptations, and, recently, several studies have uncovered its potential clinical application toward treating various neuromuscular diseases and maintaining brain function. This book unifies the sum of information on how creatine affects body composition, exercise performance, and health. Because the body of data on creatine is ample and constantly growing, a book such as this is a timely and important resource for the clinician, the coach, and the sports scientist.
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