Legal supplements Flashcards
what do vitamin D supplements do?
Helps maintain bone strength and muscular health but our bodies also make this when we are in the sunshine.
what do vitamin B supplements do?
Helps convert food into energy this helps athletes who require repeated muscular contraction for prolonged periods of time.
What supplements do vegetarians take?
Vitamin B and D
What are examples of caffeine drinks?
Coffee, cola drinks and sports drinks
What are caffeine drinks used for?
Increased energy levels, concentration and alertness
What are the advantages of caffeine drinks?
Increase the uses of fats as energy stores and can reduce the perceived perception of effort when exercising.
What are the negatives of caffeine drinks?
insomnia, anxiety, diarrhea, high blood pressure and energy bursts.
What are examples of pre-workout supplements?
Energy gels or glucose tablets
What are pre-workout supplements used for?
Provides an energy burst as soon as an athlete workout starts.
What are the advantages of pre-workout supplements?
They contain high levels of carbohydrates and causes little to no stomach discomfort.
What are the negatives of pre-workout supplements?
After a short burst of energy they can make an athlete feel tired they are high in calories.
