Performance enhancing supplements Flashcards
Creatine contraindications
Diuretic use
nephrotoxic drugs
Creatine MOA
helps body renew ATP for short energy bursts
DHEA uses
weight loss
sexual performance, peaks in mid 20’s
strength and muscle mass
DHEA AE dose
> 200mg/day
DHEA MOA
precursor to >50 hormones
avoid in pts with shellfish allergy
Glusosamine
Chondrotin sulfate MOA
inhibits leukocyte elastase
stimulates cartilage production
Echinacea moa
stimulates immune system, taken prophylatically
Echinacea decreased immuno stimulation
after 8 weeks
herbal adaptogen
ginseng
ginseng AE
tachycardia and insomnia
removed from market
ephedra
bitter orange
used for weight loss sililar to ephedrine
Bitter orange AE
cardiovascular toxicity
inhibiy cyp3a4
raspberry ketones
alopecia topical
wight loss oral
RK MOA
– May increase lipid metabolism
– May increase norepinephrine-inducedlipolysis and thermogenesis
green coffee
higher in chlorogenic acid
St. John’s wort
depression
menopause sympotms
St. John wort AE
photosensitivity
potent p450 inhibitor
do not stop abruptly
Feverfew uses
headache/migraine PREVENTION
do not stop abruptly
black cohosh
alternative HRT to manage menopause sx
MOA: Contains phytosterins
black cohosh cantraindications
Hormone sensitive cancer
Evening Primrose Oil
PMS
Mastalgia
menopause
EPO MOA
rich in GLA
cranberry moa
Interferes with bacterial adhesion tourinary tract
