Ergogenic Aids Flashcards
greek ergo
greek gen
meaning work
meaning production of
meaning of ergogenic
to increase potential for work output
- physical power, mental strength, mechanical edge
ergolytic
a substance or factor that impairs performance
ergogenic techniques or substances
mechanical aids, psychological aids, physiological aids, pharmacological aids, nutritional aids
examples of ergogenic aids
caffeine, steroids, sport supplements
examples of ergolytic substances and factors
too much caffeine, alcohol, not having right environment or at right level
dietary supplement
product taken by mouth that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to supplement the diet (not replace)
examples of the dietary ingredient in dietary supplements
- vitamins, minerals
- herbals or other botanicals
- probiotics
- amino acids, essential fatty acids
- others (enzymes, metabolites)
are supplements regulated
no
examples of supplements
- energy drinks
- vitamins and minerals
- herbal remedies, homeopathic meds
- probiotics, protein powders, fat burners, mass gainers, muscle boosters
what are supplements sometimes referred to as
nutritional/dietary supplements or natural health products
what are supplements not classified as
food or drugs and are not covered by the Canadian food and drugs act
2018 IOC definition of dietary supplement
a food, food component, nutrient, or non-food compound that is purposefully ingested in addition to normal diet with aim of achieving specific health and/or performance benefit
what is the consequence of the supplement industry being completely unregulated
abundance of products have questionable value, content and quality are now available around the world
unlike pharmaceutical and food production, the supplement industry is
subject to little government regualation
what are the risks of supplements
- intentionally contained prohibited substances
- unintentionally be contaminated with prohibited substances
- mislabeled
examples of unintentional contamination
contaminated source ingredients, erroneous source ingredients, cross contamination during manufacturing
supplements may also
- not accurately list ingredients
- not accurately list the amounts of ingredient per dose
- make false certification claims
- make false health benefit claims
- not list important cautionary info
what does it mean that supplements are natural health products and are not regulated
not tested for purity, no guarantee on contents, labels do not always indicate all ingredients, contents of supplement may change from batch to batch
what does health canada warn about the potential risks associated with supplement or natural health products
- manufacturing problems
- unproven claims
- not enough info for people to make informed choice
- interaction with prescription drugs or other natural health products
- unwanted side effects
What should athletes contemplate when it comes to using supplements and sport foods
effectiveness
cost
risk to health and performance
potential for a positive doping test
what have studies found with supplements
high percentage contain banned substances
what do current regulations in many countries permit
unrestricted sale of substances related to testosterone and other anabolic androgenic agents
can the CCES verify a supplement or natural health product
no, impossible for them to guarantee it is 100% free of prohibited substances
strict liability for supplement use
if athletes who use supplements test positive, that can result in a violation, regardless of how the prohibited substance got into body
what does the NSF certified for sport program do
help athletes identify products that have been tested for purity of banned substances
what does Informed Choice program do
also conducts third part testing
when using these testing programs what is important
match the batch numbers
when a supplement could be used…
- routine or symptom-trigged blood tests indicate a deficiency
- diet analyzed and athlete not sufficiently meeting needs for growth, development, and/or performance
reasons for athlete not sufficiently meeting needs for growth, development, and/or performance
- excludes food group due to food preference
- heavy training demands and busy schedule
- food allergies and intolerances
- special dietary practices (e.g., vegan)
- needing to cut bodyweight (short period of time)
what is a cornerstone of the pragmatic approach needed for athletes to make considered decisions before commiting
- is it safe
- is it effective
- is it permitted for use in sport
- is this the appropriate time for me to consider using this product
