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Effects of Caffeine of Blood Glucose Levels in Athletes (Introduction…
Effects of Caffeine of Blood Glucose Levels in Athletes
Introduction
Background into glucose uptake in the body
Discussion of glycogen stores
Brief mentioning of caffeine
Transport of Glucose
where glucose is derived
How glucose travels around the body, GLUT transporters
Storage of excess glucose
Glucose Regulation
Insulin and glucogen homeostasis
GLUT2 for excess uptake
Normal blood glucose levels 4.0-5.4mmol/L
7.Effects of training on blood glucose
What impact does exercise have on blood glucose levels
Body's adaptation to this stress
When does fatigue occur/can it be prevented?
Blood Glucose Complications
Hypoglycaemia if levels are too low
Hyperglycaemia if levels are too high
Are complications common in athletes and how to prevent the onset of such conditions
Caffeine as an ergogenic aid
Ergogenic Aid definition
Benefits of caffeine in athletics
How caffeine improves performance
Increase aerobic capacity VO2 max
Caffeine Metabolism
Chemical structure of caffeine
Caffeine pathways to be metabolised efficiently
Effects of caffeine ingestion
Increased lipolysis, sparing of glycogen
Blocking of adenosine receptors