Nutritional supplementation Flashcards
1
Q
What is creatine?
A
A non-essential amino acid derivative.
2
Q
What is the mechanism of action formula for PCr to ATP?
A
PCr + ADP + H+ = Cr + ATP
3
Q
What duration is most affected by creatine supplementation?
a) ≤30 s
b) >30-150 s
c) >150 s
A
a) ≤30 s
7. 5% above baseline
4
Q
What does nitrate supplementation cause?
A
- Increases plasma nitrate concentration.
- Reduces resting blood pressure
- Reduces oxygen cost of sub-maximal exercise
- potential increase in tolerance to exercise
5
Q
Provide examples of nitrate sources.
A
- Beetroot
- Leafy vegetables (Spinach, Basil)
- Rhubarb
6
Q
Vitamin D functions
A
- Enhanced recovery of peak isometric force after 24h after muscle damaging exercise
- Increase serum 25(OH)D concentrations
7
Q
Gelatine functions
A
- Increasing tendon strength
- Improve ligament strength
