Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

Fernando Naclerio

Publications

• Review Article
  Effectiveness of Whey Protein Supplement in Resistance Trained Individuals
  Author(s): Fernando Naclerio, Ahmad Alkhatib and Alfonso JimenezFernando Naclerio, Ahmad Alkhatib and Alfonso Jimenez
  
  Athletes and recreationally resistance-trained individuals often use protein supplements in an attempt to maximize their training gains and performance. Because of the high bioavailability and solubility and its higher proportion of essential amino acids including Leucine, whey protein extract has been proposed as the best optimal form of protein for strength and power athletes. The objective of this review is to examine the current evidence for the efficacy of whey protein containing supplements to optimize strength training adaptation and outcomes for regular resistance training practitioners. A limited numbers of studies have reported positive effects of whey protein containing supplements (including those with carbohydrate and creatine) for optimizing the anabolic responses and adaptations process in resistancetrained individuals. In order to promote a more anaboli.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0673.1000130

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