Transcript Supplements Mel Busing Allison White Seth Knight 4/29/01

by
Melissa Busing
Allison White
Seth Knight
5/4/01
Introduction about
Supplements
• There are many different
types of supplements
offered this day in age.
• There are also many rumors
about what is good for you
and what may be harmful to
your body.
Introduction
• In this presentation we hope
to clarify some of the wide
spread rumors.
• The scales used for
effectiveness and cost are from
Muscle & Fitness Magazine.
Introduction
• Effectiveness is on a scale from
0 to 5.
• 0 being least effective and 5
being most effective.
• The cost is on the range of
one to five, using $ to signify
the number.
Introduction
• $ being the least costly and
$$$$$ being the most
expensive.
• Supplements will be
discussed that pertain to:
Contents:
Weight Loss/Energy
Vitamins
Nutrition
Muscle
Mental
• In this section we will
discuss some of the most
recent and commonly used
supplements.
Creatine
Glutamine
Androstenediol
Ornithine
Creatine
• This supplement is designed
for increasing power and
recovery time after a work
out.
• Creatine also helps the body
retain water and increases
body weight.
Creatine
• Creatine’s
effectiveness
rating is a 5.
• Creatine is
also very cost
friendly, $.
Androstenediol
• The main reason for taking
this supplement is to
facilitate anabolic
metabolism.
• Also to facilitate
anticatabolic.
Androstenediol
• Androstenediol
has an
effectiveness
rating of 3.
• Androstenediol
is not as wallet
friendly
however, $$$.
Glutamine
• This supplement is designed
to prevent muscle
breakdown and give immune
support.
• Know as “brain fuel,” this
supplement promotes
mental ability.
Glutamine
• Glutamine’s
effectiveness
rating is a 5.
• The cost is
also attractive
being only $.
Ornithine
• This supplement prevents
muscle break down.
• It also promotes the release
of growth-hormones.
• This supplement is also
• Necessary for immune
system and liver function.
Ornithine
• Ornithine’s
effectiveness
rating is a 2.
• The cost of
this
supplement is
at $$$.
• In this section, we will
discuss supplements
intended for weight loss,
energy and endurance.
Caffine
Pyruvate
Ephedrine
Chromium
Caffeine
• Caffeine promotes fat
utilization, and improves
aerobic performance.
• It offers some of the most
energy enhancing benefits
without a prescription.
Caffeine
• The effectiveness of
Caffeine is a striking 5.
• Not only is it very effective,
it is also inexpensive, $.
Ephedrine
• Ephedrine increases
alertness and raises
metabolism.
• Ephedrine and Caffeine work
together to suppress
appetite and elevate
metabolism.
Ephedrine
• The rating of
effectiveness for
Ephedrine is 5.
• The price of
Ephedrine is cost
efficient, $.
Pyruvate
• Pyruvate decreases bodyfat
and assists in promoting
energy production.
• It has been around for some
time, but limited research
supports its effectiveness.
Pyruvate
• Research
states
Pyruvate’s
effectiveness
rating is 3.
• The cost of this
supplement is
at $$$.
Chromium
• Chromium aids in increasing
glucose metabolism.
• It also assists in increasing
lean body mass.
Chromium
• The effectiveness
of Chromium lies at
3.
• It is relatively
effective and is
also inexpensive, $.
• In this section, we will
discuss the supplements
intended for daily nutrition.
Protein powder
Green Tea
Echinacea
Goldenseal
Protein Powder
• Protein powder provides
vital amino acids building
blocks for muscle, body
tissue and enzymes,
• It provides many other
functional health benefits.
Protein Powder
• Protein
Powder’s rating
of effectiveness
is 5.
• The cost of
Protein Powder
is at $$.
Green Tea
• Green Tea combats mental
fatigue as it promotes
relaxation.
• It is also used as an
antioxidant and a
metabolism enhancer.
Green Tea
• The
effectiveness
rating of Green
Tea lies at 3.
• The price,
however, is a bit
expensive, $$$.
Echinacea
• The parts which are used
stimulate certain white
blood cells.
• It improves the function of
the immune system.
Echinacea
• Echinacea’s
effectiveness
rating is at 2.
• The cost is a
little less
expensive, $$.
Goldenseal
• Goldenseal acts as an
antibiotic and an antiinflammatory.
• It also helps to improve the
function of the immune
system.
Goldenseal
• The
effectiveness
rating of
Goldenseal is 2.
• The price for
Goldenseal is
inexpensive, $$.
• In this section we will
discuss the supplements:
Ginko Biloba
St. Johns Wort
Kava-Kava
Ginko Biloba
• Acts as an antibiotic, cleans
the body.
• It is also an anti-inflamatory,
that strengthens the
immune system.
Ginko Biloba
• The
effectivness
of Ginko
Biloba is 3.
• The price is
$$$.
Kava-Kava
• Induces physical and mental
relaxation
• Acts as a help for anxiety,
depression, and insomnia
• Can cause drowsiness
Kava-Kava
• Kava-Kava has
an effectiveness
rating of 3
• The cost of this
supplement is
$$$
St. John’s Wort
• It helps inhibit viral
infections, including HIV and
herpes
• Good for depression and
nerve pain
St. John’s Wort
• This supplement
has an
effectiveness
rating of 3
• The cost of this
supplement is
$$$
Vitamin C
Calcium
Multi-vitamin
Zinc
Multi-Vitamin/ Minerals
• This supplement consist of
Vitamins and Minerals
• It supplies 100% of
reference daily intake
Multi-Vitamin/Minerals
• The effectiveness of this
supplement is a 5
• The cost of the MultiVitamin/Mineral supplement
is $
Vitamin C
• It is an antioxidant that is
required for tissue growth and
repair
• Aids in production of anti-stress
hormones
• Increases the absorption of iron
Vitamin C
• The
supplements
effectiveness
is 5
• The cost of the
product is $
Zinc
• This promotes a healthy
immune system and the healing
of wounds
• Important to prostate gland
function
• Important to growth of
reproductive hormones
Zinc
• This supplements
effectiveness is 3
• The cost of this
supplement is $
Calcium
• This is needed for muscle
growth and the prevention of
muscle cramps
• Promotes strong bones, teeth,
and the maintenance of strong
bones
• Helps prevent cancer
Calcium
• The effectiveness of
Calcium is 4
• The cost of this is at $
• “Drink milk for strong
healthy bones.” Cal
Ripken