Sustained Energy for Enhanced Human Functions and Activity

<p>Section 1: Introduction<br>1. Information Theory and the Thermodynamic Efficiency of Biological Sorting Systems: Case Studies of the Kidney and the Mitochondrial ATP-Synthase<br>2. Roles of AMP, ADP, ATP and AMPK in Healthy Energy Boosting and Prolonged Life Span<br>3. An Overview of Nitrite and Nitrate: New Paradigm of Nitric Oxide<br>4. An Overview on Nitric Oxide and Energy Metabolism<br>5. Antioxidants and Mitochondria Bioenergetics<br>6. Protein, Carbohydrate and Fats: Energy Metabolism</p> <p>Section 2: Botanical and Herbal Ingredients and Marine Nutraceuticals<br>7. Role of Selected Medicinal Plants in Sports Nutrition and Energy Homeostasis<br>8. Withania somnifera: Ethnobotany, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Functions<br>9. Tribulus Terrestris: Pharmacognosy and Human Health<br>10. The Use of Maca (Lepidium meyenii) for Healthcare: an Overview of Systematic Reviews<br>11. An Overview on Rhodiola Rosea in Cardiovascular Health, Mood Alleviation and Energy Metabolism<br>12. Energy and Health Benefits of Shilajit<br>13. An Overview on Ginseng and Energy Metabolism<br>14. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice): Ethnobotany and Health Benefits<br>15. An Overview on Yohimbine in Sports Nutrition<br>16. Roles of Black Ginger (Kaempferia parviflora) in Energy Metabolism: Preclinical and Clinical Investigations<br>17. Role of Marine Nutraceuticals in Cardiovascular Health<br>18. Royal Jelly in Medicinal to Functional Energy Drinks<br>19. Role of Caffeine in Sports Nutrition<br>20. Beneficial Roles of Caffeine in Sport Nutrition and Beverage Formulations</p> <p>Section 3: Amino Acids<br>21. Amino Acids and Energy Metabolism: An Overview<br>22. Branched Chain Amino Acids and Sports Nutrition and Energy Homeostasis<br>23. HMB supplementation: Clinical and performance related-effects and mechanisms of action</p> <p>Section 4: Antioxidants and B-Vitamins<br>24. Antioxidants and Vitamins: Roles in Cellular Functions and Metabolism</p> <p>Section 5: Design A Novel Beverage Formulation<br>25. Salient Features for Designing a Functional Beverage Formulation to Boost Energy</p> <p>Section 6: Safety and Toxicity<br>26. Caffeine-containing Energy Drinks/Shots: Safety, Efficacy, and Controversy <br>27. An Overview on the Constituents and Safety of Energy Beverages <br>28. Interactions of Commonly Used Prescription Drugs with Food and Beverages</p> <p>Section 7: Commentary and Future Directions<br>Novel Energy Beverage Formulations: Efficacious, Healthy and Safe<br>From the Editor’s Desk</p>