Ergogenic Aids and the Female Athlete

1. Learning Objectives

1.1. Reasons why female athletes take supplements.

1.2. Various supplements female athletes are likely to take.

1.3. Ergogenic and ergolytic effects of these supplements.

1.4. Variations within certain supplements and standard dosages.

1.5. That many nutritional supplements and standard dosages.

1.6. That many nutritional supplements are contaminated with banned substances.

2. Research Finding

2.1. What Are Female Athletes Taking?

2.1.1. Protein and Amino Acids

2.1.1.1. Protein powders

2.1.1.1.1. Whey

2.1.1.1.2. Casein

2.1.1.1.3. Soy

2.1.1.2. Essential Amino Acids

2.1.1.3. Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)

2.1.1.4. L-Glutamine

2.1.1.5. L-Arginine

2.1.1.6. Carnitine

2.1.1.7. Creatine

2.1.2. Fat Burners and Energy Supplements

2.1.2.1. Ginseng

2.1.2.2. Echinacea

2.1.2.3. Ephedra

2.1.2.4. Caffeine

2.1.2.5. Energy drinks

2.1.3. Anabolic Androgenic Steroids

2.1.4. Multivitamins

2.1.5. Iron

2.1.6. Calcium