ergogenic aids Flashcards
what are ergogenic aids?
drugs and substances to help performance
what is a placebo effect?
if you think it will have an effect, it will… psychologically though
nothing to do witht he product
what is the function of steroids?
promoted protein synthesis to speed up recovery phase
synthtic testosterone
accelerate the rate at which protein attach to muscle tissue.. accelerates repair process so athlete can put on muscle faster
what is the function of delective androgen receptor modulators (SARM’s)?
make you testosterone receptors in our body more sensitive to testosterone we already produce
what is the function of androstenedione?
use it in hopes to make more testosterone naturally
not all benefit fromt his because you still need LH to signal testicals
still need testosterone to respons to gonadotrophic releasing hormone
what is the function of erythropoietin?
stimulates the production of RBC in bone marrow so you can transport more o2
what are hypoxia inducing factor (HIF) stabilizers?
drugs that make o2 receptors in kidneys more sensitive to change in o2 levels in body
what is the function of CERA?
makes bone marrow more sensitive to any EPO that you naturally produce/already circulating in blood stream
what is the function of taking human growth hormone?
accelerates protein synthesis
BUT also enlarges organs
what is the function of ILGF-1?
impove GH movement into out tissues = GH have more profound effect
what is the function of myostatin inhibitors?
allows muscles to grow faster and larger due to inhibiting the myostatin
what is the function for taking insulin for sport?
promotes glycogen synthesis
high tech way of carb loading for more glycogen = mare ATP
creates energy to facilitate repair
what is the function of diuretics?
remove water from body’s
water stays in collecting ducts to get redirected to bladder to urinate
what is the function of epherdra?
increases sensitivity of adrenergic receptors of the sympathatic nervous system
why are narcotics banned in competition only?
reduces pain perception and are illegal
