Sports Supplements Flashcards
what are the 5 supplements?
creatine caffeine protein supplements bicarbonate of soda herbal remedies
what is creatine ?
used as a source of energy to provide ATP
powder that is ingested allows athlete to ingest creatine monohydrate
what are the advantages of creatine?
boosts maximal strength and lean muscle mass
what are the disadvantages of creatine?
abdominal cramps water retention bloating diarrhoea weight gain
who would take creatine?
sprinters
weight lifters
what is caffeine?
a mild supplement that occurs naturally found incoffee, chocolate etc
what are the advantages of caffeine?
reduced perception of fatigue
results in increased ability of the muscle to mobilise and utilise fats as a fuel
train harder and longer
stimulates the brain
what are the disadvantages of caffeine?
side effects: dehydration sleep deprivation muscle and abdominal cramping causes tumours and decrease hand steadiness
what athletes would use caffeine?
endurance athletes (runners)
what is a protein supplement?
protein used to gain muscle
supplements used for veggies, training to bulk or malnutrition
what are the advantages of protein supplements?
quickly repair muscle tissue build muscle helps strengthen bone cartilage reduces hunger increases metabolism slower fatigue
what are the disadvantages of protein supplements?
lots of calories , need to exercise a lot
most converted into liver excess can lead to bladder issues e.g. kidney stones, elevated cholesterol
what athletes would use this?
weightlifters
boxers
long distance
what is bicarbonate of soda?
form of powder
what are the adv of bos ?
lowers acidity of blood
delays onset of lactic acid
what are the dis of bos?
diarrhoea indigestion bloating stomach cramps nausea
who would use bos?
mainly athletics e.g. runners
what are herbal remedies?
a product claim to reduce weight , increase level of hormones and increased muscle mass
what are the adv of herbal remedies?
mild benefits for health and performance
but no substitute for training
what are the dis of herbal remedies ?
have side effects , but are unknown due to lack of packaging
could react adversely with prescription drugs
even testing as positive for banned substances
what are the ergogenic acids?
e-po
human growth hormone
anabolic steroids
beta blockers
what is e-po?
a synthetic product that mimics the body’s natural growth hormone, when injected can stimulate protein synthesis bone growth
what are the adv of e-po?
increased haemoglobin content
increased vo2 max
enhanced o2 capacity
what are the dis of e-po?
increased in red blood cells , lead to clotting and heart failure
the ntural production e-po is effected
who would take e-po?
endurance athletes
cycling
what is human growth hormone?
produced in pituary gland and normally responsible for cell growth regeneration
what are the adv of hgh?
increased muscle mass
accelerated muscle recovery
used to treat obesity
what are the dis of hgh?
enlargement of internal organs , lead to heart failure
abnormal developments of bone tissue
increased risk of cancer
side effects: cardiac failure, arthritis , diabetes
who would use hgh?
body builders
weight lifters
American football players etc
what are anabolic steroids?
a group of synthetic hormones that promote the storage of protein and growth of tissue
what are the adv of anabolic steroids?
ability to train harder, with less fatigue
helps bod to repair after periods of stress
increase muscle mass strength
what are the dis of anabolic steroids?
liver damage heart failure increase aggression reduced sperm count baldness females develop male traits
who would use anabolic steroids?
rugby players, shot putts , body builders
what are beta blockers ?
a group of hormones used that a used to lower metabolic activity, reduced heart rate and blood pressure
what are the adv of bb?
helps steady nerves and stop trembling
what are the dis of bb?
low blood pressure a chronic fatigue
who would use beta blockers?
poker players
archers
darts players
