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