Exam 23: Ergogenic Aids

Recommendations of _________ carbohydrate solution help maintain blood glucose concentrations and replace lost fluid.

________________ supplementation can provide some degree of pain relief and improved function in persons who experience regular knee pain, which may be caused by prior cartilage injury and/or osteoarthritis.

Branched-chain amino acid supplementation (BCAA):

How much is a standard dose per day of HMB for an athlete wishing to increase strength and lean mass?

Research-documented side effects from creatine supplementation include muscle cramps/strains and dehydration.

Discuss the benefit of caffeine consumption.

Sodium bicarbonate has been shown to be effective for high-intensity exercise lasting:

Discuss the role of hydration on performance.

____________ is a signaling molecule within muscle cells that may have many anabolic effects, including increased nutrient transport and vasodilation.

All of the following are true of HMB except:

____________________ is a term used when exercising individuals do not sufficiently replace lost fluid at a rate equal to water loss via sweat.

Epigallocatechin gallate is an ingredient found in:

In general, glycerol ingestion is thought to:

Glutamine can be classified as a nonessential but "conditionally" essential amino acid.

Based on published research, which of these supplements has the most scientific support?

Most data on glutamine supplementation suggest an effective dose ranging from:

Functions of glutamine include increasing _____________ and stimulating both __________ and _________ synthesis.

A dose of _____ of the essential amino acids taken before or during resistance training exercises may significantly enhance muscle protein net balance.

Explain how carbohydrate solutions impact performance and/or exercise duration when exercise exceeds 60 minutes.

__________ supplementation may alleviate exercise-induced proteolysis and/or muscle damage and may also increase lean body mass.