Supplements Flashcards
Risks associated with Supplements
- not regulated like medicines
-inaccurate labelling
-cross- contamination - harmful substances
- excessive amounts of vit/min
wasting money on unuseful products
-WADA strict liability
-poor industrial hygiene
WADA’s strict liability
athlete is liable for presence of prohibited substances regadless of knowledge or unintentional use
what should an athelete do if seeking supplements
seek qualified sports nutritionists advise
conduct a thorough search
be aware of prohbited list
research product advised to you
consequences of use of prohibited supplement/aid
4 year ban
ABCD classification systems
A= sufficient evidence = sports foods - sports drinks, gels, whey protein , creatine, glycerol
B= further research needed- food polyphenols - cherries, berries. Amico acids- BBCA
C=Littl evidence to support use
D= WADA prohibited eg. steroids
Supplements rule #1
should only be taken under direct supervision of a healthcare professional
Dietary supplements/ Foods
whey protein
casein
soy pea rice hemp
what is the rationale behind supplements food products
trying to either reduce muscle breakdown or promote muscle repair
is whey or casein fast or slow digesting
whey = fast
casein= slow
Sporting ireland recomendations
- Food first
- ensure knowledge of WADA strict liability
- Know the risks
- Assess the need, risk and consequences
- RESEARCH the products
what is wada
world anti doping agency
what are Nootropics
cognitive enhancers, refer to substances that individuals may use to enhance cognitive function, including memory, creativity, focus, and overall mental performance
examples of nootropics
caffeine, ADHD medication, L-Theanine found in tea
