Sports Supplements

Question 1

what are the 5 supplements?

Answer 1

creatine 
caffeine 
protein supplements
bicarbonate of soda 
herbal remedies

Question 2

what is creatine ?

Answer 2

used as a source of energy to provide ATP

powder that is ingested allows athlete to ingest creatine monohydrate

Question 3

what are the advantages of creatine?

Answer 3

boosts maximal strength and lean muscle mass

Question 4

what are the disadvantages of creatine?

Answer 4

abdominal cramps 
water retention 
bloating 
diarrhoea 
weight gain

Question 5

who would take creatine?

Answer 5

sprinters

weight lifters

Question 6

what is caffeine?

Answer 6

a mild supplement that occurs naturally found incoffee, chocolate etc

Question 7

what are the advantages of caffeine?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

what are the disadvantages of caffeine?

Answer 8

side effects: 
dehydration 
sleep deprivation 
muscle and abdominal cramping 
causes tumours and decrease hand steadiness

Question 9

what athletes would use caffeine?

Answer 9

endurance athletes (runners)

Question 10

what is a protein supplement?

Answer 10

protein used to gain muscle

supplements used for veggies, training to bulk or malnutrition

Question 11

what are the advantages of protein supplements?

Answer 11

quickly repair muscle tissue 
build muscle 
helps strengthen bone cartilage 
reduces hunger 
increases metabolism 
slower fatigue

Question 12

what are the disadvantages of protein supplements?

Answer 12

lots of calories , need to exercise a lot

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

Question 13

what athletes would use this?

Answer 13

weightlifters
boxers
long distance

Question 14

what is bicarbonate of soda?

Answer 14

form of powder

Question 15

what are the adv of bos ?

Answer 15

lowers acidity of blood

delays onset of lactic acid

Question 16

what are the dis of bos?

Answer 16

diarrhoea
indigestion
bloating 
stomach cramps 
nausea

Question 17

who would use bos?

Answer 17

mainly athletics e.g. runners

Question 18

what are herbal remedies?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

what are the adv of herbal remedies?

Answer 19

mild benefits for health and performance

but no substitute for training

Question 20

what are the dis of herbal remedies ?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

what are the ergogenic acids?

Answer 21

e-po
human growth hormone
anabolic steroids
beta blockers

Question 22

what is e-po?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

what are the adv of e-po?

Answer 23

increased haemoglobin content
increased vo2 max
enhanced o2 capacity

Question 24

what are the dis of e-po?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

who would take e-po?

Answer 25

endurance athletes | cycling

Question 26

what is human growth hormone?

Answer 26

produced in pituary gland and normally responsible for cell growth regeneration

Question 27

what are the adv of hgh?

Answer 27

increased muscle mass accelerated muscle recovery used to treat obesity

Question 28

what are the dis of hgh?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

who would use hgh?

Answer 29

body builders weight lifters American football players etc

Question 30

what are anabolic steroids?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

what are the adv of anabolic steroids?

Answer 31

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

Question 32

what are the dis of anabolic steroids?

Answer 32

``` liver damage heart failure increase aggression reduced sperm count baldness females develop male traits ```

Question 33

who would use anabolic steroids?

Answer 33

rugby players, shot putts , body builders

Question 34

what are beta blockers ?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

what are the adv of bb?

Answer 35

helps steady nerves and stop trembling

Question 36

what are the dis of bb?

Answer 36

low blood pressure a chronic fatigue

Question 37

who would use beta blockers?

Answer 37

poker players archers darts players