byMelissa BusingAllison WhiteSeth Knight
5/4/01
byMelissa BusingAllison WhiteSeth Knight
5/4/01
Introduction about Supplements
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.
• 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.
IntroductionIntroduction
• 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.
• 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.
IntroductionIntroduction
• 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.
• 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.
IntroductionIntroduction
• $ being the least costly and $$$$$ being the most expensive.
• Supplements will be discussed that pertain to:
• $ being the least costly and $$$$$ being the most expensive.
• Supplements will be discussed that pertain to:
Contents:Contents:
Weight Loss/Energy
Muscle
Nutrition
Mental
Vitamins
• In this section we will discuss some of the most recent and commonly used supplements.
• In this section we will discuss some of the most recent and commonly used supplements.
Creatine
Androstenediol Ornithine
Glutamine
CreatineCreatine
• This supplement is designed for increasing power and recovery time after a work out.
• Creatine also helps the body retain water and increases body weight.
• This supplement is designed for increasing power and recovery time after a work out.
• Creatine also helps the body retain water and increases body weight.
CreatineCreatine
• Creatine’s effectiveness rating is a 5.
• Creatine is also very cost friendly, $.
• Creatine’s effectiveness rating is a 5.
• Creatine is also very cost friendly, $.
AndrostenediolAndrostenediol
• The main reason for taking this supplement is to facilitate anabolic metabolism.
• Also to facilitate anticatabolic.
• The main reason for taking this supplement is to facilitate anabolic metabolism.
• Also to facilitate anticatabolic.
AndrostenediolAndrostenediol
• Androstenediol has an effectiveness rating of 3.
• Androstenediol is not as wallet friendly however, $$$.
• Androstenediol has an effectiveness rating of 3.
• Androstenediol is not as wallet friendly however, $$$.
GlutamineGlutamine
• This supplement is designed to prevent muscle breakdown and give immune support.
• Know as “brain fuel,” this supplement promotes mental ability.
• This supplement is designed to prevent muscle breakdown and give immune support.
• Know as “brain fuel,” this supplement promotes mental ability.
GlutamineGlutamine
• Glutamine’s effectiveness rating is a 5.
• The cost is also attractive being only $.
• Glutamine’s effectiveness rating is a 5.
• The cost is also attractive being only $.
OrnithineOrnithine
• This supplement prevents muscle break down.
• It also promotes the release of growth-hormones.
• This supplement is also • Necessary for immune system
and liver function.
• This supplement prevents muscle break down.
• It also promotes the release of growth-hormones.
• This supplement is also • Necessary for immune system
and liver function.
OrnithineOrnithine
• Ornithine’s effectiveness rating is a 2.
• The cost of this supplement is at $$$.
• Ornithine’s effectiveness rating is a 2.
• The cost of this supplement is at $$$.
• In this section, we will discuss supplements intended for weight loss, energy and endurance.
• In this section, we will discuss supplements intended for weight loss, energy and endurance.
Caffine
Ephedrine
Pyruvate
Chromium
CaffeineCaffeine
• Caffeine promotes fat utilization, and improves aerobic performance.
• It offers some of the most energy enhancing benefits without a prescription.
• Caffeine promotes fat utilization, and improves aerobic performance.
• It offers some of the most energy enhancing benefits without a prescription.
CaffeineCaffeine
• The effectiveness of Caffeine is a striking 5.
• Not only is it very effective, it is also inexpensive, $.
• The effectiveness of Caffeine is a striking 5.
• Not only is it very effective, it is also inexpensive, $.
EphedrineEphedrine
• Ephedrine increases alertness and raises metabolism.
• Ephedrine and Caffeine work together to suppress appetite and elevate metabolism.
• Ephedrine increases alertness and raises metabolism.
• Ephedrine and Caffeine work together to suppress appetite and elevate metabolism.
EphedrineEphedrine
• The rating of effectiveness for Ephedrine is 5.
• The price of Ephedrine is cost efficient, $.
• The rating of effectiveness for Ephedrine is 5.
• The price of Ephedrine is cost efficient, $.
PyruvatePyruvate
• Pyruvate decreases bodyfat and assists in promoting energy production.
• It has been around for some time, but limited research supports its effectiveness.
• Pyruvate decreases bodyfat and assists in promoting energy production.
• It has been around for some time, but limited research supports its effectiveness.
PyruvatePyruvate• Research states
Pyruvate’s effectiveness rating is 3.
• The cost of this supplement is at $$$.
• Research states Pyruvate’s effectiveness rating is 3.
• The cost of this supplement is at $$$.
ChromiumChromium
• Chromium aids in increasing glucose metabolism.
• It also assists in increasing lean body mass.
• Chromium aids in increasing glucose metabolism.
• It also assists in increasing lean body mass.
ChromiumChromium• The effectiveness of
Chromium lies at 3.
• It is relatively effective and is also inexpensive, $.
• The effectiveness of Chromium lies at 3.
• It is relatively effective and is also inexpensive, $.
• In this section, we will discuss the supplements intended for daily nutrition.
• In this section, we will discuss the supplements intended for daily nutrition.
Green Tea Goldenseal
EchinaceaProtein powder
Protein PowderProtein Powder
• Protein powder provides vital amino acids building blocks for muscle, body tissue and enzymes,
• It provides many other functional health benefits.
• Protein powder provides vital amino acids building blocks for muscle, body tissue and enzymes,
• It provides many other functional health benefits.
Protein PowderProtein Powder
• Protein Powder’s rating of effectiveness is 5.
• The cost of Protein Powder is at $$.
• Protein Powder’s rating of effectiveness is 5.
• The cost of Protein Powder is at $$.
Green TeaGreen Tea
• Green Tea combats mental fatigue as it promotes relaxation.
• It is also used as an antioxidant and a metabolism enhancer.
• Green Tea combats mental fatigue as it promotes relaxation.
• It is also used as an antioxidant and a metabolism enhancer.
Green TeaGreen Tea
• The effectiveness rating of Green Tea lies at 3.
• The price, however, is a bit expensive, $$$.
• The effectiveness rating of Green Tea lies at 3.
• The price, however, is a bit expensive, $$$.
EchinaceaEchinacea
• The parts which are used stimulate certain white blood cells.
• It improves the function of the immune system.
• The parts which are used stimulate certain white blood cells.
• It improves the function of the immune system.
EchinaceaEchinacea
• Echinacea’s effectiveness rating is at 2.
• The cost is a little less expensive, $$.
• Echinacea’s effectiveness rating is at 2.
• The cost is a little less expensive, $$.
GoldensealGoldenseal
• Goldenseal acts as an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory.
• It also helps to improve the function of the immune system.
• Goldenseal acts as an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory.
• It also helps to improve the function of the immune system.
GoldensealGoldenseal
• The effectiveness rating of Goldenseal is 2.
• The price for Goldenseal is inexpensive, $$.
• The effectiveness rating of Goldenseal is 2.
• The price for Goldenseal is inexpensive, $$.
• In this section we will discuss the supplements:
• In this section we will discuss the supplements:
Ginko Biloba Kava-Kava
St. Johns Wort
Ginko BilobaGinko Biloba
• Acts as an antibiotic, cleans the body.
• It is also an anti-inflamatory, that strengthens the immune system.
• Acts as an antibiotic, cleans the body.
• It is also an anti-inflamatory, that strengthens the immune system.
Ginko BilobaGinko Biloba
• The effectivness of Ginko Biloba is 3.
• The price is $$$.
• The effectivness of Ginko Biloba is 3.
• The price is $$$.
Kava-KavaKava-Kava
• Induces physical and mental relaxation
• Acts as a help for anxiety, depression, and insomnia
• Can cause drowsiness
• Induces physical and mental relaxation
• Acts as a help for anxiety, depression, and insomnia
• Can cause drowsiness
Kava-KavaKava-Kava
• Kava-Kava has an effectiveness rating of 3
• The cost of this supplement is $$$
• Kava-Kava has an effectiveness rating of 3
• The cost of this supplement is $$$
St. John’s WortSt. John’s Wort
• It helps inhibit viral infections, including HIV and herpes
• Good for depression and nerve pain
• It helps inhibit viral infections, including HIV and herpes
• Good for depression and nerve pain
St. John’s WortSt. John’s Wort
• This supplement has an effectiveness rating of 3
• The cost of this supplement is $$$
• This supplement has an effectiveness rating of 3
• The cost of this supplement is $$$
Vitamin C Multi-vitamin
Calcium Zinc
Multi-Vitamin/ MineralsMulti-Vitamin/ Minerals
• This supplement consist of Vitamins and Minerals
• It supplies 100% of reference daily intake
• This supplement consist of Vitamins and Minerals
• It supplies 100% of reference daily intake
Multi-Vitamin/MineralsMulti-Vitamin/Minerals
• The effectiveness of this supplement is a 5
• The cost of the Multi-Vitamin/Mineral supplement is $
• The effectiveness of this supplement is a 5
• The cost of the Multi-Vitamin/Mineral supplement is $
Vitamin CVitamin 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
• 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 CVitamin C
• The supplements effectiveness is 5
• The cost of the product is $
• The supplements effectiveness is 5
• The cost of the product is $
ZincZinc
• This promotes a healthy immune system and the healing of wounds
• Important to prostate gland function
• Important to growth of reproductive hormones
• This promotes a healthy immune system and the healing of wounds
• Important to prostate gland function
• Important to growth of reproductive hormones
ZincZinc
• This supplements effectiveness is 3
• The cost of this supplement is $
• This supplements effectiveness is 3
• The cost of this supplement is $
CalciumCalcium
• 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
• 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
CalciumCalcium
• The effectiveness of Calcium is 4
• The cost of this is at $• “Drink milk for strong
healthy bones.” Cal Ripken
• The effectiveness of Calcium is 4
• The cost of this is at $• “Drink milk for strong
healthy bones.” Cal Ripken
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