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