Sports Suppliments Flashcards
Beet juice increase _ levels in blood
Nitrate
Increased nitrate levels in blood help dilate
Blood vessels
Increased nítrate in blood help regulate _
Blood pressure
Effects of increased nitrate levels in blood allow
More nutrients and oxygen to reach muscles during exercise
With more nutrients and oxygen to muscles _
Sustain higher levels of power for longer
Drink beet juice _ hours before training (range)
2-3
Nitrates also found in _
Green veggies
BCAA stands For
Branched-chain amino acids
BCAAs found in P
Protein
BCAAs found in L
Leucine
BCAAs found in I
Isoleucine
BCAAs support muscle _
Growth and repair
BCAAs support _ uptake to cells
Glucose
Whey powder is derived from
Cow’s milk
Only those with _ need to supplement protein powder
High energy requirements
Whey best protein for after exercise because
Absorbed by body quicker than others
Creatine is found in
Muscle cells
Creatine supplements increase (2)
Strength
Power
Creatine best for activities involving
Explosive movements
Red meat, fish, poultry contain small amounts of creatine so _
Supplement option for boosting performance
Effective form of creatine
Monohydrate
Beet juice better for _ rather than elite athletes
Untrained
Amount of beet juice to drink
1oz
