W1 - Ergogenic Aids vs Food First

Question 1

List the bioactive compounds present in foods

Answer 1

Fibre

Polyphenols

Vitamins

Question 2

List reasons one might take ergogenic aids or supplements

Answer 2

To correct a deficiency

Convenience

Perf enhancing

Question 3

Issues to consider with ergogenic aids or supplements

Answer 3

Legality

WADA

Safety

Contamination/purity

Question 4

Performance factors to consider with ergogenic aids or supplements

Answer 4

Type of sport

Factors limiting perf

Athlete characteristics

Periodised phase of programme

Env conditions

Question 5

Class A performance supplements

Answer 5

Macronutrients (protein + CHO)
Electrolytes
Glycerol 
Creatine
Nitrate 
Buffers (i.e sodium bicarbonate)
Stimulants (i.e caffeine)

Question 6

Guidance towards using ergogenic aids or supplements

Answer 6

Consider perf/health

Food first philosophy

Seek advice

Monitor - biomarkers

Source

Record keeping

Question 7

What is cannabidoil?

Answer 7

A cannabinoid in marijuana

It’s not THC

Question 8

How can cannabidoil be obtained?

Answer 8

Extracted from a commercially grown then freeze-dried hemp plant

Question 9

When was cannabidoil removed from the WADA banned list?

Answer 9

2018

Question 10

Effects of cannabidoil

Answer 10

Anti-inflammatory

Neuroprotective

Analgesic

Anxiolytic

Question 11

What could cannabidoil be helpful in?

Answer 11

Concussion injury

Perf enhancing

Sleep enhancing

Recovery enhancing