Lecture 5: Ergogenic Aids Flashcards
Define: placebo effect
A physical or emotional change occurring after a substance is taken or administered that is not the result of any special property of that substance. The chain may be beneficial, reflecting the EXPECTATIONS of the patient.
The placebo effect will only affect ___ outcomes
- continuous (things you rate out of 10)
- subjective (pain)
- cognisant = aware
Which two groups rate ergogenic aids?
- Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
- Informed Choice (LGC)
Group A rating
supported for use in specific situations in sport (scientific proof that it works) (e.g. creatine)
Group B rating
deserving of further research (e.g. HMB)
Group C rating
no meaningful proof or beneficial effects
Group D rating
banned or at high risk of contamination (e.g. steroids)
Key legislation in Canada for regulating dietary supplements is…
Food and Drug Act
What is considered a NHP?
- vitamins and minerals
- herbal remedies
- homeopathic medicines
- traditional medicines
- probiotics
- AA, essential fatty acids, etc.
In 2010, how did the National Health Product Directorate deal with the backlog?
Created Unprocessed Product Licence Application Regulations (UPLAR)
In 2012, what qualifications must a product have to be sold in Canada?
- Natural Product Number (NPN)
- Drug Identification Number - Homeopathic Medicine (DIN-HM)
- Exemption number (EN)
In 2013, what qualifications must a product have to be sold in Canada?
- Natural Product Number (NPN)
- Drug Identification Number - Homeopathic Medicine (DIN-HM)
What happened during the “transition period” between Feb 2013 and Sept 2014?
Health Canada asked companies to review their products and remove the ones that don’t fit with rules anymore. Companies should also review their practices and only manufacture compliant products from then on.
What is the double standard for drugs and NHP?
It is harder to get a drug (medicine) into the market than getting a NHP into the market, even if they are the same things packaged differently.
Dietary supplements are not well regulated
1) Athletes are not getting supplement advice from registered dietitians
2) Can’t be sure what you are getting in those pills