Week 9 - Supplements Flashcards
Describe the global sports nutrition market size projection for 2028 and in 2021
Global sports nutrition market size is expected to reach 16.7 billion in 2021, and 34.5 billion US dollars by 2028
What is a dietary supplement
A product taken by mouth that contains a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet
What are the different types of supplements
Enriched foods
Functional foods
Single or multiple foods
Sports foods
What are some reasons athletes use supplements
Aid recovery
Health
Improve performance
Prevent or treat illness
Compensate poor diet
Financial gains
Safety measure
Because other people are using it
How do anti-doping regulations aim to promote fairness in sports
Anti-doping regulations were developed to promote fairness in sport and protect the health of athletes
Define strict liability in the context of anti-doping
Strict liability means the offense lies in having a prohibited substance in a sample. 1-2% test positive in doping tests in elite athletes
What are some risks associated with the use of supplements
Contamination
Absence or lower than declared levels of active
Presence of undeclared doping agents
Potential harm to health or performance
How can contamination occur in supplements
Contamination can occur due to poor quality control in manufacturing and storage
or deliberate inclusion of ingredients
10-25% but could go up to 38%
What are some recommendations for athletes regarding supplement use
Supplements may benefit some athletes in some situations
Supplement requires individual assessment
Ensure freedom of contamination
Not use supplements when it can be met by normal foods
Not use supplements if there is a risk of positive doping
Understanding possible warning signs of adverse effects
What are the presence of undeclared doping agents
IOC research found 15% from 634 non-hormonal nutrition supplements contain undeclared steroids banned by WADA
What supplements may benefit athletes in certain situations
Protein powders, sports drinks, and ergogenic acids may benefit some athletes in specific situations
What are some guidelines for supplements usage
Supplements used to prevent or treat nutrition deficiencies
Impractical for athletes to consume supplements everyday, should consider:
- training schedules
- gut comfort
- energy budget
What are the cost-benefit analysis to supplement usage
Benefit: Performance, Health, insurance, free samples
Costs: Financial, Health, Performance, Drug test failure
What questions should be asked about supplements effectiveness
Is it reaching its target tissue
Does it increase the target tissue concentration
Does the effect have a reproducible effect on its normal biochemical or physiological function
Does the effect have a reproducible effect on exercise capacity or fatigue development
