drugfreesport.com Stimulants in Supplements and the Athlete: Necessary or Harmful? November 29, 2017 Lara Gray, MS, RD, CSSD Director of Education Anna Filardo, MS, CPT Education Program Manager Today’s Speakers:
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Stimulants in Supplements and the Athlete: Necessary or Harmful?
November 29, 2017
Lara Gray, MS, RD, CSSDDirector of Education
Anna Filardo, MS, CPTEducation Program Manager
Today’s Speakers:
Welcome!Things to note:1. It is required by the BOC for Certified Athletic Trainers that you are
actively present in the live event AND complete the post-webinar survey in order to receive your CEU certificate.
2. CEU certifications (if applicable) will be emailed to attendees no later than Friday, Dec. 1st.
3. Please use the “Questions” box in GoToWebinar. Questions will be reviewed by the moderator and answered at the end.
Stimulants in Supplements and the Athlete: Necessary or Harmful?
At the end of the presentation, attendees will be better able to:
• Recognize common stimulants used as ingredients in dietary supplements.
• Outline the potential risks associated with excessive stimulant use.
• Address energy and performance demands with recommended alternatives to supplement use.
Drug Free Sport, Inc. is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. BOC Certified Athletic Trainers are eligible for 1 Category A CEU for attending this live webinar event.
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What are Stimulants?
• Performance Enhancing Substances– Cognitive Effects
• Alertness, Attention
• Energy & Exertion
– Physiologic Effects
• Elevate blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature
Why Athletes Use Stimulants
• Energy • Focus • Alertness• Poor sleep quality• Delay onset of fatigue• Pre-workout habit
High Risk Stimulant Categories
• Pre-workout• Weight loss • Energy drinks
Dirty (Baker’s) Dozen Stimulant Ingredients1. 1,3-DMAA/Methylhexanamine2. 2-aminoisoheptane/Octodrine/DMHA3. Acacia Rigidula4. Advantra Z5. AMP Citrate/4-Amino-2-Methylpentane/DMBA6. Dendrobium/Nobile Orchid7. Ephedrine8. Hordenine9. N-Methyl Tyramine10. Norcoclaurine/Higenamine11. Octopamine12. PEA/Phenylethylamine13. Synephrine/Bitter Orange/Citrus Aurantium
…And so many more
1,3-DMAA• Synthetic stimulant• Potential for hemorrhagic strokes & sudden death• 2012 Banned by the FDA… yet still in dietary supplements
Cohen, P.A., Travis, J.C., Keizers, P.H.J., Duester, P., & Venhuis, B.J. 2017. Four experimental stimulants found in sports and weight loss supplements: 2‐amino‐6‐methylheptane (octodrine), 1,4‐dimethylamylamine (1,4‐DMAA), 1,3‐dimethylamylamine (1,3‐DMAA) and 1,3‐dimethylbutylamine (1,3‐DMBA). Clinical Toxicology. Retrieved from: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15563650.2017.1398328?scroll=top&needAccess=true
Cohen, P.A., Travis, J.C., Keizers, P.H.J., Duester, P., & Venhuis, B.J. 2017. Four experimental stimulants found in sports and weight loss supplements: 2‐amino‐6‐methylheptane (octodrine), 1,4‐dimethylamylamine (1,4‐DMAA), 1,3‐dimethylamylamine (1,3‐DMAA) and 1,3‐dimethylbutylamine (1,3‐DMBA). Clinical Toxicology. Retrieved from: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15563650.2017.1398328?scroll=top&needAccess=true
Phenethylamine/PEA
• Stimulant effects similar to amphetamines
• Potential for tachycardia, anxiety, & agitation
• Popular ingredient found in pre-workout and weight-loss supplements
Advantra Z®
• Source of synephrine (bitter orange), n-methyl tyramine, hordenine, tyramine, & octopamine
• Thermogenic ingredient
– Commonly used in weight-loss supplements.
• Potential to speed up heart rate and raise blood pressure
Excessive Stimulant
Side Effects
Caffeine
Caffeine: >400 mg/day
Additive Effects
= Increased Risks
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FOCUS ON NUTRITION!
Why Food…
• Increases energy and mental focus.
• Carbohydrates are fuel for muscles.
• Safe and effective
How…• Adequate total calorie intake• Snacking between meals• Fueling before, during, and after
exercise• Maintain hydration throughout the
day• Don’t skip the carbs
What…Snacks/Around Exercise• Simple Carbs + Protein +
Fluid – Peanut butter & jelly– Instant Oatmeal– Apple/Banana + Peanut
Butter– Yogurt and nuts
Meals• Complex Carbs + Protein +
Fluid– Spaghetti & Meatballs– Chicken, Rice, & Veggies– Eggs, toast, & fruit
Best practice: Work with a Sports Dietitian in your area
When…
• Every 2-3 hours• 1-2 hours pre-workout
Tips for Increasing Energy with Food
• Do not skip meals
• Include foods rich in protein & carbohydrates
• Maintain hydration throughout the day
110% in practice gets you nowhere
without proper fuel to perform!
Make the time, Take the time…to EAT!
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