Unit 9: Metabolites and Botanical Supplements

Question 1

Metabolites

Answer 1

Substances that take part in metabolism and are made by the body.

Question 2

Botanicals

Answer 2

A catchall term for plants.

Question 3

Capillary

Answer 3

A tiny blood vessel through which nutrients and waste products travel between the bloodstream and the body’s cells.

Question 4

Beta-Hydroxy Beta-Methylbutyrate

Answer 4

A metabolite supplement that gained immediate popularity and use in weightlifting and bodybuilding circles from initial research that reported increased strength and lean body mass when taken as part of a resistance-training program.

Question 5

Main use of Caffeine as an Aid

Answer 5

Increasing mental (cognitive) and physical performance, including athletic performance.

Question 6

Effective levels of caffeine

Answer 6

100 - 600 mg

Question 7

Carnitine

Answer 7

A substance made by the body and has a primary role is the transportation of fatty acids into mitochondria.

Question 8

Creatinine

Answer 8

A waste product of creatine metabolism.

Question 9

Gamma Oryzanol

Answer 9

A substance extracted
from rice bran oil that has been reported to promote a variety of metabolic effects, including increased endorphin release, antioxidant action, lipotropic action, stress reduction, growth hormone stimulation, growth, and recovery in various types of research studies.

Question 10

Ferulic Acid

Answer 10

A part of the gamma oryzanol molecule that is also available as a supplement.