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Forms

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Solids, Drinks, Small-volume liquids, powders, capsules, and tablets

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What are sports foods?

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Sports drinks, gels, protein powders, electrolyte replacements, etc.

Convenient and practical to meet sports nutrition goals

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What are medical supplements?

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MVI, calcium supplement, iron supplement, and probiotic

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Ergogenic supplements

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Creatine, caffeine, Beta-alaine, etc.

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What are functional sports foods?

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Multi-ingredient sports foods that contain ergogenic ingredients

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Why do athletes use supplements?

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  • Correct and prevent nutrient deficiencies
  • Convenient provision of energy and nutrients
  • To achieve a performance benefit
  • For financial gain
  • Insurance policy
  • Because other athletes are
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Prevalence (Commonness) of Supplement Use

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Based on a survey…
- Varies across different sports and activities
- Increase the level of training/performance
- Increase with age
- higher in men
- strongly influenced by perceived cultural norms

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Supplement Regulation

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  • Dietary supplements are regulated differently around the world
  • Several organizations are involved in managing supplement use by competitive athletes to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with anti-doping regulations
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Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994

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-Legislation pertaining to sales, marketing, labeling, safety, and claims made on dietary supplements
- Defines the supplement facts panel

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Anti-Doping Regulation

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Athletes doping refers to the use of prohibited substances or methods by athletes with the intention of enhancing their performance in sports competition

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Example of Anti-Doping Regulations

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  • World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
  • Internation Olympic Committee (IOC)
  • National Anti-Doping Organization- US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)
  • Sports Governing Bodies (NFL, NBA, NCAA, FIFA, etc.)
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Ex. of Banned Substances

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  • Stimulants: Caffeine (guarana), amphetamine (Adderall), ephedrine, cocaine, etc.
  • Anabolic agents (testosterone, DHEA, etc. (anything ending in -one))
  • Alcohol and beta-blockers (metoprolol, propranolol, etc.)
  • Diuretics and other making agents (bumetanide, furosemide, etc.)
  • Street drugs (marijuana, heroin, THC, etc.)
  • Peptide hormones (GH, HCG and EPO)
  • Anti-estrogens (anastrozole)
    -Beta-2-agonists (Bambuterol)
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Permissible Substances

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  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Energy bars
  • Carbohydrate boosters
  • Carbohydrate/electrolyte drinks
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
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Impermissible Substances

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-Amino acids
- Creatine
- Melatonin
- Green tea extract
- Ginkgo biloba
- Ginseng

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Risks with Supplement Use

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  • Safety and quality concerns
  • Doping risks
  • Inappropriate use
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Cons of Supplement Use

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  • Cost
  • Misleading claims
  • Individual variability
  • Neglecting a well-rounded nutrient nutrient-dense diet
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Pros of Supplement Use

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  • Assist in meeting calorie and/or nutrient needs
  • Address or prevent a nutrient deficiency
  • Convenience
  • Targeted nutrient timing
  • Performance enhancement
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Risk-Benefit Analysis

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Main questions
- Is it safe
- Is it legal
- Is it effective
- Can I afford it

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Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)

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Classifies supplements into different categories based on their level of scientific evidence and safety

Considered “Group A” supplements and are supported by AIS
- Consists of performance supplements, Medical supplements, and sports food

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Supplement Certification Programs

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Third-party tested

  • United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • NSF International “Certified for Sport” Program
  • Informed-Sport
  • Consumer Lab
  • banned Substances Control Group (BSCG)
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Herbal Blends are ____ for the health

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Natural Medicines Database

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a fantastic resource to evaluate ingredients you don’t recognize on a supplement label

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Vitamin & Mineral Supplementation

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  • Nutrient deficiencies may lead to measurable impairments in sports performance
  • Athletes are not immune to inadequate eating practices
  • Some athletes may be at greater risk of nutrient deficiency due to increased nutrient loss/requirement
  • When a suboptimal nutrient status is diagnosed, nutrient supplements can reverse or prevent further deficiencies
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Micronutrients Often Requiring Supplementation

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  • Calcium (Avoiding dairy, low energy intake, and/or disordered eating)
  • Vitamin D (Many athletes are at an increased risk of deficiency)
  • Iron (Limited iron intake and/or poor bioavailability, increased iron needs)
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Calcium Supplementation
- Intakes of 1500 mg/day and 1500-2000 IU vitamin D recommended to optimize bone health in athletes
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Vitamin D Supplement
- Guidelines have yet to be established in athletes (800-2000 IU per day in the general population)
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Iron
- Supplement doses > RDA (8 mg/day for men and 18 mg/day for women) along with improved dietary iron intake
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Probiotic Supplements
Live in microorganisms that influence the microbiota of the GI tact Play a role in supporting healthy gut microbiome and immune function The effects of probiotics vary depending on the strains, dosage. and individual factors
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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements
- Eioscapentaeonic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) - Strong support for improving heart health and exercise-induced asthma - Insufficient evidence to suggest improvement in performance or muscle recovery - Be careful not to over supplement (no more than 2g/day)
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Forms and Composition of Sports Drinks
- Powder or ready-to-drink liquids - Composition; 6-8% carbohydrate, 10-35 mmol/L sodium, 3-5 mmol/L potassium - Recommended use: intra or post-exercise rehydration and refueling
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Forms and Composition Electrolyte Replacement Supplements
- Powder or tablet - Comp: Carbohydrate ( varies but typically low 2-4 g/100 mL), 50-60 mmol/L sodium and 10-20 mmol//L potassium - Recommended use: rapid rehydration, high sodium loss
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Forms and Composition Protein Supplements
- Powder, ready to drink, protein bar - Comp: 20-50 grams of proteins (low carb) - Vary in source and digestibility - Additional Sweeteners - Use: postexercise recovery, increasing LBM and portable nutrition
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Forms and Composition Meal Supplements
- Powder and ready-to-drink liquids - Comp: 1-1.5 kcal/mL, 15-20% protein and 50-70% carbs - Low to mod fat -Use: Meet energy demands with heavy training/competition, weight gain, post-exercise recovery, portable nutrition
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Forms and Composition Energy Bars
Bar * Composition: 20-50 grams carbohydrate, 5-10 grams protein, − Typically low in fat and fiber − V/M − May contain additional ingredients * Use: carbohydrate source, post- exercise recovery, portable nutrition
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Forms and Composition Sports Gels and Chews
* Gel (30-40g) or jelly-type confectionary (40-50g) * Composition: ~25 grams carbohydrate per gel or ~5 grams per jelly chew − May contain additional ingredients (caffeine, electrolytes) * Use: carbohydrate source during exercise
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Ergogenic Aids
- Substances that are used to enhance athletic performance or physical exercise capacity - Commonly used by athletes to gain a competitive edge or to support their training and performance goals - Some are supported by scientific evidence and are widely accepted, while others lack sufficient research or may be prohibited
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Beta-Alanine
- Dispensable amino acid produced in the body - Supplementation increases muscle carnosine levels over time (pH buffer) - Improve performance of high-intensity exercise (30s to 10 mins) - Improved buffering capacity - Delay onset of fatigue - Consume 2-6 grams (~65 mg/kg) daily for several weeks
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Creatine Monohydrate
- Supplementation increases muscle creatine stores, augmenting the rate of PCr resynthesis - Enhances short-term, high-intensity exercise capacity and the ability to perform repeated bouts of high-intensity effort (30-150s) - Loading phase (~20 g/day for 5–7 days) vs maintenance phase (3–5 g/day) - Training adaptations include lean mass gains and improvements to muscular strength and power
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Sodium Bicarbonate
- Acts as a buffering agent to regulate acid-base balance in the body - Improve performance for short-duration, high-intensity activities (~60s in duration) - Individual response varies - Single dose of 0.25–0.3 g/kg, consumed 60–90 min prior to exercise - GI distress is a common side effect
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Nitrate
- Naturally occurring compound found in various vegetables (beetroot) that increases nitric oxide (NO) production - Associated with improved endurance performance, including increased time to exhaustion - Consume 300-600 mg 2-3 hours prior to exercise - Potential for GI upset in susceptible athletes
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Caffeine
- Stimulant with well-established performance benefits - Recommendations for supplementation will vary depending on the sport - Sources: coffee, tea, energy drinks, or supplements - Important considerations ( Individual tolerance, side effects and hydration)
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Creatine Role in Recovery, Injury & Immune Function
- Reduced symptoms of or enhanced recovery from, muscle-damaging exercise - Improve muscle preservation with disuse or immobilization/ extreme inactivity - Decreased damage and enhanced recovery from TBI
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Anti-Inflammatory Supplements Role in Recovery, Injury & Immune Function
- Curcumin (type of turmeric); 5mg/day - Tart Cherry juice: -50–350mL (30mL if concentrated) twice daily for 4–5 days before an athletic event or for 2–3 days afterward to promote recovery - Reduced symptoms of, or enhanced recovery, from muscle-damaging exercise
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Gelatin, Vitamin C and Collagen Role in Recovery, Injury & Immune Function
- Potential role in supporting joint health, connective tissue repair, and recovery - The recommended dose is 5-10g with 50 mg of vitamin C - Avoid very high vitamin C supplementation
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Safe but not effective substances
- Carnitine - Glutamine - Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) - MCTs - Quercetin
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Substances Considered Unsafe
- Androstenedione - DHEA - Ephedrine containing supplements

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