"This book has been written for health care professionals and for nutritionists. It is intended to provide a source book for information regarding the uses of amino acids as nutritional supplements for treatment and prevention for disease and for obtaining optimal sporting performance.

"The book is arranged in monographs for the twenty amino acids involved in the synthesis of proteins in humans. Monographs for L-carnitine, Choline bitartrate, Creatinine monohydrate, Inosine, Inositol and Taurine are also included. Although these are not amino acids they are all normally present in foods and have important metabolic roles and can be used in a similar context to the amino acids.

"The monographs contain information regarding the chemical and physical properties of the compounds with the dietary sources and their normal biochemical role. Brief details of proposed medical and sporting uses are also provided. The information has been obtained from published material and the source of the material is cited. The information from these sources has not been critically reviewed and it is up to the reader to access the original source to evaluate the information themselves."

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