Performance enhancing supplements Flashcards
0
Q
Creatine contraindications
A
Diuretic use
nephrotoxic drugs
1
Q
Creatine MOA
A
helps body renew ATP for short energy bursts
2
Q
DHEA uses
A
weight loss
sexual performance, peaks in mid 20’s
strength and muscle mass
3
Q
DHEA AE dose
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> 200mg/day
4
Q
DHEA MOA
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precursor to >50 hormones
5
Q
avoid in pts with shellfish allergy
A
Glusosamine
6
Q
Chondrotin sulfate MOA
A
inhibits leukocyte elastase
stimulates cartilage production
7
Q
Echinacea moa
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stimulates immune system, taken prophylatically
8
Q
Echinacea decreased immuno stimulation
A
after 8 weeks
9
Q
herbal adaptogen
A
ginseng
10
Q
ginseng AE
A
tachycardia and insomnia
11
Q
removed from market
A
ephedra
12
Q
bitter orange
A
used for weight loss sililar to ephedrine
13
Q
Bitter orange AE
A
cardiovascular toxicity
inhibiy cyp3a4
14
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raspberry ketones
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alopecia topical
wight loss oral
