A nutrional guide to direct athletes, bodybuilders, and other serious and fitness-conscious consumers. This book provides the do's and don'ts, and the whys and hows of optimal athletic performance. It presents scientific information in an easy-to-read and understand format, covers the best supplements, and what's effective and what's not. It offers 600 pages on peak-performance nutrition, vitamins, minerals, herbs, antioxidant and protein supplements, discusses how to carbohydrate-load without drugs, and how to prolong workouts for maximum results. It presents the facts on anabolic steriods, diuretics, amphetamines and other abused drugs, and tells how to develop a personalized sports nutrition programme.