NTR 457 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Lean Body Mass, Anabolic Steroid, Whey Protein
Document Summary
Ntr457 lecture #7: dietary supplements and ergogenic aids part ii: types of ergogenic aids. Anabolics enhance the body"s ability in building muscle tissue: examples. Prohormones and hormone releasers substances increasing production of anabolic hormones in the body: examples (prohormones) Fat reducers substances decreasing appetite and increasing fat mobilization and usage: examples. Anticatabolics substances that decrease the breakdown of body tissues and slowing protein degradation: examples. Vitamins and minerals micronutrients enhancing enzyme activities and therefore athletic performance: examples. Treats androgen deficiency, muscle-wasting diseases, osteoporosis; decline in lean body mass due to aging. Used by some athletes along with stimulants, hormones, and diuretics. Screening for steroids usage is common for athletes. Usually combined with: resistance training increased protein intake. Causes alterations in mood and mental state: dysfunctions associated with androgen use. Injuries to myocardial cell cultures: may cause pathological ventricular growth and dysfunction of the heart. Gynecomastia swollen chest tissue causing increase in breast size. Alterations of functions of the cardiovascular system.
