Chapter 15: Ergogenic Aids Flashcards
ergogenic aid
something that enhances athletic performance
ergolytic substance
any substance that has been shown to be detrimental to exercise performance`
hemochromatosis
iron overload predisposition
essential aminos
leucine isoleucine valine lysine typtophan threonine methionine phenylalanine histidine
non essential aminos
alanine arginine asparagine aspartic acid cysteine glutamic acid glutamine glycine proline serine tyrosine
serotonin
neurotransmitter in the modulation of anger, aggression, body temp, mood, sleep, sexuality, appetite, metabolism
iron deficiency symptoms
fatigue, impaired cognitive function, depression, reduced immune function and poor body temp
others include restless leg syndrome, thinning of hair, deformed nails, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, cardia arrhythmia, distored olfactory sense, disturbed thyroid function, increased insulin sensitivity, arthritis type symptoms
sodium intake
2,300 mg/day
female athlete triad
syndrome identified by the combination of eating disorders, amenorrhoea, and decreased bone mineral density
amenorrheic athletes
female athletes with the absence of a menstrual period during reproductive ages.
increase calcium intakes to 1,500mg/day
electrolytes
sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and chloride
diuresis
increased urine production
blood doping
a practice that can increase max oxygen uptake and enchance endurance performance
