At Arizona Christian University, most of the student population consist of athletes. But besides nourishing their bodies through exercise, athletes also need to feed their bodies with healthy substances as well. With a good workout and a healthy meal plan, every athlete can be empowered to improve in sports. Most of the time students don’t think that substances such as black and green tea can help maintain their metabolism and energy; however, studies have shown that these teas can improve physical and mental capability. If ACU began offering black and green tea, then student athletes’ performance could be enhanced by healthier bodies, due to a decrease in weight and better metabolism.
Studies conducted by the University of California, Los
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Since the research doesn’t describe how much the mice were given, student athletes may like the result, but also overuse the substance, which can affect their weight too much. This can lead to major downfalls in the student athlete’s performance inside and outside the classroom. The research also does not give an alternative besides green tea. If the tea was provided, it might not be used because of the taste. Another downfall could be that students who are allergic won’t be able to take advantage of the metabolism boost because of medical reasons. A student may not know that the tea has caffeine in it and may not be able to drink a large amount because of side effects, including “headache, nervousness, sleep problems, vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, irregular heartbeat, tremor, heartburn, dizziness, ringing in the ears, convulsions, and confusion” (WebMD). On the other hand, if ACU students are directed to the correct amounts and educated through coaches, black tea should be safely …show more content…
If ACU served black and green tea in the cafeteria and Phoenix Shop, it might push athletes to drink it. Coaches could be educated on what these teas can do for ACU athletes, in order to ensure healthier all-around athletes. In the study, researchers say, “When black tea molecules stay in the intestinal tract, they enhance the growth of beneficial bacteria and the formation of microbial metabolites involved in the regulation of energy metabolism.” Regulating a healthy metabolism can help maintain athletes’ performance and weight. Black and green tea can influence athletes to use this healthier alternative than Gatorade. Overall, black and green tea could improve the school’s performance as a whole. Improved performance could lead to more championships and national titles, in addition to higher
Caffeine is a mild stimulant that occurs naturally in at least 63 plant species. Caffeine can be found in the leaves, stems, seeds, and roots of these various plants. Caffeine is part of the methylxanthine family. It consists of a xanthine molecule with three methyl groups attached to it. Caffeine can be found in many products like sodas, tea, and coffee, but it also occurs in several other products such as prescription medications, diuretics, and pain relievers. Caffeine’s widespread use and popularity have caused many people to view the substance as an addictive drug. Thus making caffeine the most inexpensive and readily available drug known to man. Then on the other hand there are people who view caffeine as a helpful stimulant that increases the individual’s concentration and awareness as well as many other physical traits. The important thing to remember is that caffeine’s affects vary based on the person, the amount ingested, the frequency of consumption, and individual metabolism. (http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/kopykit/caffeine.html)
Teresa Fung, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition at Simmons College has noticed trends in college students’ eating habits.
The Development of drugs and supplements used by mankind has evolved from what it once was in its early stages of existence. As with all man-made things, it is said that anything made by man can be improved (Moore, p35). With this concept, almost anything in nature can apply. In this case, the development of anabolic supplements and the human body. In the later years, the usage of supplements in sporting events have helped athletes achieve new goals which could not have been accomplished through training alone. With the Human body, there is only so much room for improvement until a limit has been achieved in the progress of a persons developments. With these limits in the development in the human body, certain frustrations can result from witnessing no benefits in physical training. Even for those individuals who are ill and plague with a disease, the usage of supplements can aid that individual back to health. The same reasoning can be applied to a bodybuilder who has reached his maximum and can no longer attain new goals. But certain questions arise when the usage of supplements are in to play, "Do they (supplements) actually working?","Are supplements hazardous to the health?","Are the supplements just a waste of money and don't benefit anything?". All of those questions are what the developers of chemist, doctors, and training consultant take into consideration before actually creating a new product or recommending someone to use supplements. The question that I would like to answer for myself, "Are supplements actually beneficial in attaining new gains and do they genuinely produce results?" The answer ...
Two-thirds of the world’s population consumes tea.1 The three major types of tea are black, oolong, and green. These types of tea differ in how they are produced and if they are fermented. Black tea is produced by oxidizing the leaves. This method intensifies the flavor and turns the leaves a dark brown color. Oolong tea is made by partially exposing the leaves to air. It is considered to be an intermediate between black and green tea in terms of flavor and caffeine levels. Green tea is the only type that is non-fermented. It is produced using young tea leaves and sold for consumption after withering.2
J. Anderson, L. Young and S. Prior “Nutrition for the Athlete”. 2010 Colorado State University Extension. 12 May 2010. 26 October 2010 http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09362.html
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