Nutritional Aids Flashcards
1
Q
What are the benefits of creatine?
A
- Increased duration of maximal activity
- Increased maximal explosive strength
2
Q
What is creatine?
A
It increases phosphocreatine stores
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of creatine?
A
- Gain weight due to increased water retention
- Muscle cramps
4
Q
What is caffeine?
A
A stimulant that heightens the CNS
5
Q
What are the benefits of caffeine?
A
- Increased reaction time
- Greater focus
6
Q
What are the disadvantages of caffeine?
A
- Insomnia
- Withdrawal symptoms
7
Q
What is bicarbonate?
A
An alkaline substance
8
Q
What are the benefits of bicarbonate?
A
- Lactic acid is neutralised
- Increased intensity and duration of training
9
Q
What are the drawbacks of bicarbonate?
A
- Gastrointestinal distress
- Nausea
10
Q
What is nitrate?
A
Stored as nitric oxide and dilates blood vessels
11
Q
What are the benefits of nitrate?
A
- Increases blood flow to muscles
- Delays fatigue
12
Q
What are the drawbacks of nitrate?
A
- Long term effects are unclear
- Dizziness
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