Supplements

Question 1

What are BCAAs used for and who uses it?

Answer 1

Helps to maintain or gain muscle mass for power athletes

Question 2

Benefits to BCAAs?

Answer 2

Decreased DOMS and improves strength

Question 3

Disadvantages to BCAAs?

Answer 3

Fatigue, diarrhoea and bloating

Question 4

Benefits to caffeine?

Answer 4

It can improve muscular endurance and strength

Question 5

How long does the caffeine boost last?

Answer 5

It peaks for an hour and slowly reduces during the day

Question 6

Disadvantages of caffeine?

Answer 6

Anxiety, dependency, headaches and dehydration

Question 7

Benefits to energy gels?

Answer 7

Replenish glycogen for long endurance events

Question 8

Disadvantages to energy gels?

Answer 8

Cause bloating and gas

Question 9

Energy bar benefits?

Answer 9

Provide a quick burst of carbs and fibre and are nutritious

Question 10

Disadvantages to energy bars?

Answer 10

Can lead to obesity as high in fats this also reduces how fast the carbs are used

Question 11

Benefits to creatine?

Answer 11

Produces more energy during high intensity exercise or heavy lifting

Question 12

Disadvantages to creatine?

Answer 12

Can cause weight gain as water retention increases

Question 13

Benefits to protein powders?

Answer 13

Helps with muscle gain and recovery

Question 14

Disadvantages to protein?

Answer 14

Can cause digestive problems if too much is consumed

Question 15

Beetroot juice benefits?

Answer 15

Increases oxygen levels meaning the athletes don’t need to work as hard during exercise

Question 16

Disadvantages to beetroot juice?

Answer 16

Fever, chills rashes

Question 17

Who should consume protein?

Answer 17

Anyone who wants to workout however power athletes should consume more than endurance athletes

Question 18

Who should consume beetroot juice?

Answer 18

Endurance athletes to help with oxygen levels

Question 19

Who should consume energy gels/ bars?

Answer 19

Long distance athletes