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. 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. 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. 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 $$$$$ being the most expensive. Supplements will be discussed that pertain to: $ being the least costly and $$$$$ being the most expensive. Supplements will be discussed that pertain to:

Contents: Weight Loss/Energy Muscle Nutrition Mental Vitamins

In this section we will discuss some of the most recent and commonly used supplements. Creatine AndrostenediolOrnithine Glutamine

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. 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, $. 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. 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, $$$. Androstenediol has an effectiveness rating of 3. Androstenediol is not as wallet friendly however, $$$.

Glutamine This supplement is designed to prevent muscle breakdown and give immune support. Know as “brain fuel,” this supplement promotes mental ability. 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 $. 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. 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 $$$. Ornithine’s effectiveness rating is a 2. The cost of this supplement is at $$$.

In this section, we will discuss supplements intended for weight loss, energy and endurance. Caffine Ephedrine Pyruvate Chromium

Caffeine 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.

Caffeine 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, $.

Ephedrine 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.

Ephedrine 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, $.

Pyruvate 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.

Pyruvate Research states Pyruvate’s effectiveness rating is 3. The cost of this supplement is at $$$. Research states Pyruvate’s effectiveness rating is 3. The cost of this supplement is at $$$.

Chromium 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.

Chromium 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. GreenGreen Tea Goldenseal Echinacea Protein powder

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 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 $$. Protein Powder’s rating of effectiveness is 5. The cost of Protein Powder is at $$.

Green Tea Green Tea combats mental fatigue as it promotes relaxation. It is also used as an antioxidant and a metabolism enhancer. Green Tea 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, $$$. The effectiveness rating of Green Tea lies at 3. The price, however, is a bit expensive, $$$.

Echinacea The parts which are used stimulate certain white blood cells. It improves the function of the immune system. 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, $$. Echinacea’s effectiveness rating is at 2. The cost is a little less expensive, $$.

Goldenseal 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.

Goldenseal 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: Ginko BilobaBiloba Kava-Kava St. Johns Wort

Ginko 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 Biloba The effectivness of Ginko Biloba is 3. The price is $$$. The effectivness of Ginko Biloba is 3. The price is $$$.

Kava-Kava Induces physical and mental relaxation Acts as a help for anxiety, depression, and insomnia Can cause drowsiness 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 $$$ Kava-Kava has an effectiveness rating of 3 The cost of this supplement is $$$

St. John’s Wort It helps inhibit viral infections, including HIV and herpes Good for depression and nerve pain 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 $$$ This supplement has an effectiveness rating of 3 The cost of this supplement is $$$

Vitamin C Multi-vitamin Calcium Zinc

Multi-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/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 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 C The supplements effectiveness is 5 The cost of the product is $ 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 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 $ 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 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 The effectiveness of Calcium is 4 The cost of this is at $ “Drink milk for strong healthy bones.” Cal Ripken