Stimulants Flashcards
Reasons for being banned
Performance enhancing
Adverse health effects
Rational for taking supplements
Correct deficiency
Convince
Performance enhancing
Keeping up with the competition
The IOC cologne study found what percentage of contaminated substance
14.8%
Supplements types
Fuels Nitrates Buffers Stimulants Antioxidants
What is a stimulant
Stimulate the central nervous system
What are legal stimulants
Caffeine Guarna Yerba mate Ma haung Ginseng
Illegal stimulants
Cocaine
Ephedrine
Amphetamine
What is caffeine
Alkaloid
1,3,7- trimethylxanthine
How long till peak caffeine level
30-60mins
Half life of caffeine
5hrs
Metabolism of caffeine affected by
Hepatic dysfunction
Habituation
Percentage of athletes using caffeine pre and post ban
7.01% and 7.55%
What group use caffeine the most
Cyclists
What is te optimal dose of caffeine
6mg per kg
What does caffeine stimulate at rest
Lipolysis