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Sports Supplements Flashcards

1
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what are the 5 supplements?

A 
creatine 
caffeine 
protein supplements
bicarbonate of soda 
herbal remedies
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what is creatine ?

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used as a source of energy to provide ATP

powder that is ingested allows athlete to ingest creatine monohydrate

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what are the advantages of creatine?

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boosts maximal strength and lean muscle mass

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what are the disadvantages of creatine?

A 
abdominal cramps 
water retention 
bloating 
diarrhoea 
weight gain
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5
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who would take creatine?

A

sprinters

weight lifters

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6
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what is caffeine?

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a mild supplement that occurs naturally found incoffee, chocolate etc

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what are the advantages of caffeine?

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reduced perception of fatigue
results in increased ability of the muscle to mobilise and utilise fats as a fuel
train harder and longer
stimulates the brain

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what are the disadvantages of caffeine?

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side effects: 
dehydration 
sleep deprivation 
muscle and abdominal cramping 
causes tumours and decrease hand steadiness
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what athletes would use caffeine?

A

endurance athletes (runners)

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what is a protein supplement?

A

protein used to gain muscle

supplements used for veggies, training to bulk or malnutrition

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what are the advantages of protein supplements?

A 
quickly repair muscle tissue 
build muscle 
helps strengthen bone cartilage 
reduces hunger 
increases metabolism 
slower fatigue
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what are the disadvantages of protein supplements?

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lots of calories , need to exercise a lot

most converted into liver excess can lead to bladder issues e.g. kidney stones, elevated cholesterol

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13
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what athletes would use this?

A

weightlifters
boxers
long distance

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14
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what is bicarbonate of soda?

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form of powder

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15
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what are the adv of bos ?

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lowers acidity of blood

delays onset of lactic acid

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what are the dis of bos?

A 
diarrhoea
indigestion
bloating 
stomach cramps 
nausea
17
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who would use bos?

A

mainly athletics e.g. runners

18
Q

what are herbal remedies?

A

a product claim to reduce weight , increase level of hormones and increased muscle mass

19
Q

what are the adv of herbal remedies?

A

mild benefits for health and performance

but no substitute for training

20
Q

what are the dis of herbal remedies ?

A

have side effects , but are unknown due to lack of packaging
could react adversely with prescription drugs
even testing as positive for banned substances

21
Q

what are the ergogenic acids?

A

e-po
human growth hormone
anabolic steroids
beta blockers

22
Q

what is e-po?

A

a synthetic product that mimics the body’s natural growth hormone, when injected can stimulate protein synthesis bone growth

23
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what are the adv of e-po?

A

increased haemoglobin content
increased vo2 max
enhanced o2 capacity

24
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what are the dis of e-po?

A

increased in red blood cells , lead to clotting and heart failure
the ntural production e-po is effected

25
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who would take e-po?

A

endurance athletes

cycling

26
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what is human growth hormone?

A

produced in pituary gland and normally responsible for cell growth regeneration

27
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what are the adv of hgh?

A

increased muscle mass
accelerated muscle recovery
used to treat obesity

28
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what are the dis of hgh?

A

enlargement of internal organs , lead to heart failure
abnormal developments of bone tissue
increased risk of cancer
side effects: cardiac failure, arthritis , diabetes

29
Q

who would use hgh?

A

body builders
weight lifters
American football players etc

30
Q

what are anabolic steroids?

A

a group of synthetic hormones that promote the storage of protein and growth of tissue

31
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what are the adv of anabolic steroids?

A

ability to train harder, with less fatigue
helps bod to repair after periods of stress
increase muscle mass strength

32
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what are the dis of anabolic steroids?

A 
liver damage
heart failure 
increase aggression 
reduced sperm count 
baldness 
females develop male traits
33
Q

who would use anabolic steroids?

A

rugby players, shot putts , body builders

34
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what are beta blockers ?

A

a group of hormones used that a used to lower metabolic activity, reduced heart rate and blood pressure

35
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what are the adv of bb?

A

helps steady nerves and stop trembling

36
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what are the dis of bb?

A

low blood pressure a chronic fatigue

37
Q

who would use beta blockers?

A

poker players
archers
darts players

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