Sports Suppliments Flashcards
1
Q
Beet juice increase _ levels in blood
A
Nitrate
2
Q
Increased nitrate levels in blood help dilate
A
Blood vessels
3
Q
Increased nítrate in blood help regulate _
A
Blood pressure
4
Q
Effects of increased nitrate levels in blood allow
A
More nutrients and oxygen to reach muscles during exercise
5
Q
With more nutrients and oxygen to muscles _
A
Sustain higher levels of power for longer
6
Q
Drink beet juice _ hours before training (range)
A
2-3
7
Q
Nitrates also found in _
A
Green veggies
8
Q
BCAA stands For
A
Branched-chain amino acids
9
Q
BCAAs found in P
A
Protein
10
Q
BCAAs found in L
A
Leucine
11
Q
BCAAs found in I
A
Isoleucine
12
Q
BCAAs support muscle _
A
Growth and repair
13
Q
BCAAs support _ uptake to cells
A
Glucose
14
Q
Whey powder is derived from
A
Cow’s milk
15
Q
Only those with _ need to supplement protein powder
A
High energy requirements
