Dietary Supplements Flashcards
Muscle repair/rebuilding and meal replacement
Protein
Slow metabolizing protein
Casein
Used for recovering, simple element of protein for fast absorption by the GI System
BCAAs
Stimulant, weight loss supplement
Thermogenics
Increase mass, muscle endurance, energy from high carbohydrate and sugar content
Creatine
Stimulant, focus, vasodilation and workout intensity
Pre-workout
Protein, Casein, and BCAAs are metabolized where?
Liver and excreted in the kidneys
- High Caffeine
- Multiple unknown additives with unknown side effects
- Risks include kidney dysfunction, arrhythmias and stroke
- Highest risk is Dehydration
Thermogenics
- Relatively safe
- Drug interaction affecting kidney function
- Over use associated with stroke
Creatine
- Contains multiple stimulants and other supplements with unknown effects
- Dehydration and caffeine overdose are the high risk
- Main ingredients are NO and Beta Alanine
Pre-workout
What is the recommended amount of protein per day?
1 gram per pound
Too much protein may damage what organs?
Kidneys and liver
What assists in protein synthesis?
BCAAs
What is the most common ingredient in thermogenics?
Caffeine (usually 200mg)
Where is creatine naturally made?
Liver, kidneys, and pancreas from eating meat, poultry, and fish
