Stimulants
What system is most effected by stimulants?
CNS
What is 1 of the neurotransmitters caffeine works through in the brain?
Dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine
How many calories is 1 gram of alcohol?
7 kcal/gram
What cannabinoid is banned by WADA?
THC
What is the effect of sympathetic amines in the vasculature?
Vasoconstriction
What is a performance dose of caffeine (mg/kg)
3-6 mg/kg
What are 2 carbohydrate sources used for alcohol across the world?
•Spoiled” grapes (Wine)
•Barley & Malt (Beer)
•Rice (Sake)
•Potatoes (Vodka)
•Agave (Tequila)
What is the federal legal status of marijuana in the U.S.? AND what does that mean?
Schedule I. No benefit and highly addictive
What is the most medically prescribed stimulant?
Adderall (ADHD
What is the half life of caffeine?
4 hrs
How long until alcohol reaches peak effect? AND how long before it is metabolized completely?
45 min peak... metabolizes in 1 hour
What receptors do THC bind to? What do CBD bind to?
THC- CB1
CBD- CB2
What are 3 athlete benefits to simulant use?
•Increased cardiac output
•Enhanced fat oxidation (glycogen sparing)
•Improved endurance
•Reduced rating of perceived exertion
•Increased power output
List 3 medical uses of caffeine
Migraines
Sleep apnea
Breathing disorders
Neurological disorders
•NASCAR, Skiing, Air Sports, automobile, archery, and powerboating
What is 1 natural human endocannabinoid?
•Anandamide
•2-arachidonoyl glycerol