The Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide - Human Performance

The Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide 243

Coenzyme Q 10

Increases

energy and car-

diac perfor-

mance. Potent

antioxidant.

1.0 mg three times a day.

Foods rich in CoQ 10

include beef, eggs, and

spinach.

No benefit reported in

athletes.

Dibencozide/

cobamamide -

Coenzyme

forms of B 12

Anabolic and

growth

promoting.

500 mg daily in tablet

form.

Little or no proven benefit -

no harmful effects at given

doses.

λ−Oryzanol and

Ferulic Acid

Increases test-

osterone and

increases lean

body mass.

Variable, but commonly

found in 50 mg per day

doses.

Little or no proven benefit -

no harmful effects at above

doses.

Glandulars

(ground up

animal organs;

usually testes,

pituitaries and

hypothalamus.

Will elevate

testosterone

levels. The

“extra” testoster-

one will make

you more build

up more muscle

and get bigger.

As a dietary supplement

mixed with protein/car-

bohydrate powders.

Not recommended. Some

products could be harmful.

Inosine

Energy

enhancer;

Increases

endurance,

strength, and

recuperation.

500 to 1000 mg 15 min

prior to exercise.

No. People with gout should

avoid inosine. Dubious

effects not worth the risk.

Branched Chain

Amino Acids

(BCAAs) -

Leucine,

Isoleucine,

Valine

Anabolic and

growth hor-

mone stimula-

tor; may protect

against mental

fatigue of exer-

cise.

There are various prod-

ucts with different

amounts of BCAA in

them. Example: Leucine

800 mg daily, Isoleucine

300 mg, Valine 200 mg.

Usually consumed prior

to working out. Foods

rich in BCAAs include

turkey, chicken, navy

beans, and other meats.

Some benefits reported.

Table 14-4. Nutritional Ergogenic Agents

Agents Claims Dose Comment