Nutritional Aids & Human performance

Learning goals We are learning to identify the pros and cons of various ergogenic aids. We are learning the types of ergogenic aids athletes use.

Ergogenic aids various substances and techniques by which athletes attempt to improve performance and recovery

Nutritional aids and dietary supplements, e. g Nutritional aids and dietary supplements, e.g., vitamin and mineral supplements, energy drinks, protein supplements, caffeine Pharmacological aids, e.g., anabolic steroids Physiological aids, e.g., blood doping Technological aids, e.g., performance-enhancing fabrics, materials, clothing, and equipment categories

Nutritional Aids Do they work? Can they be regulated? They claim the product is “natural”, does that make it healthy? Long term effects of use?

products ingested by athletes and other active people in hopes of enhancing performance and recovery product knowledge is critical Dietary supplements

no scientific proof loading of vitamin/mineral supplements will aid in performance supplements only beneficial when clear deficiency healthy, well balanced diet is key Vitamins & minerals

Protein & AA supplements goal to increase muscle mass, strength and endurance protein powders, supplements, bars, drinks contradictory research and conflicting evidence healthy diet – again… Protein & AA supplements

Protein powders taken when the goal is to gain muscle mass (2g/kg body weight) when taken in excess, burned as fuel, stored as fat or excreted during urination benefit – used as energy carbs instead!?

carnitine advertised as fat burner made to decrease lactate production, increase VO2 max, delays fatigue, spares glycogen stores and induces loss of body fat synthesized in kidneys and found in foods: liver, meat, poultry, fish and milk products

creatine for athletes that’s require short burst of energy Creatine is stored in the muscle tissue and any excess creatine is excreted Creatine has not been tested for safety for teenagers creatine

caffeine stimulates the central nervous system can increase mental alertness, reduce fatigue and spare glycogen stores may have an effect on calcium transportation and glycogen breakdown

Energy drinks energy drinks and highly caffeinated “energy shots” are marketed to supply mental and physical stimulation Health Canada regulates amount of caffeine these beverages contain most healthy adults can safely consume up to 400 mg of caffeine per day children under 12 should have less than 85 mg of caffeine per day

Guidelines for consumption children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women should not consume energy drinks never drink excessive amounts of energy drinks and never mix them with alcohol avoid energy drinks when exercising always drink enough water to stay well hydrated talk to your doctor before using energy drinks if you are taking medication or other supplements report any adverse reactions to your doctor or to the Canada Vigilance Program operated by Health Canada

Learning goals We are learning to identify the pros and cons of various ergogenic aids. We are learning the types of ergogenic aids athletes use.