Readers who are professional athletes, weight lifters, sports enthusiasts, or people who are just beginning to work out, have all probably thought about using supplements to enhance training and prevent injuries. But one look at the supplement section at the health food store or at the gym may have caused second thoughts. There are so many sports supplements available today: protein powders, amino acids for muscle building, fat-burner nutrients and so on. You may have wondered, do I really need to take supplements? Which ones should I take? And how do I know the good ones from the not-so-good ones? This book will help sort through the array of sports supplements and come up with a supplement regime to fit one’s specific needs and goals. For the active person, it is vital to maintain good nutrient intake to avoid basic nutritional deficiencies, to help prevent injuries, to promote the health of specific body systems and for training goals such as building muscle mass or burning fat. The Sports Supplement Buyer’s Guide provides a unique integrated approach to supplementation for athletes. The book: stresses the importance of eating a healthy diet of whole foods; outlines the essential nutrients for building a strong body; details the supplements required for specific fitness goals: fat loss, muscle building, increased endurance, and hormone control; gives advice on selecting, buying, and taking supplements in order to reap the most benefits; and, provides supplement programs tailored to specific sports.