Which of the following are Ergogenic Aids?

A. Ascorbic Acid

B. Amphetamine

C. Thiamine

D. Pangamic Acid

E. Glutamine

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Key Points

Ergogenic aid:

•  "Ergogenic aid" is defined as any means of enhancing energy utilization, including energy production, control, and efficiency.
• Athletes frequently use ergogenic aids to improve their performance and increase their chances of winning in competition. 
• The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is responsible for generating the list of banned performance-enhancing substances as well as establishing the testing standards for national and international events.
• It includes 
  1. Anabolic steroids, which increase muscle mass
  2. Creatine for increasing prolong skeletal muscle activity, enhancing work output.
  3. Ascorbic Acid for slowing down processes that cause cell damage in the body
  4. Thiamine for increasing carbohydrate metabolism in a way that will decrease lactate concentration, ammonia concentration, and anti-fatigue by reducing the RPE.
  5. Glutamine for increased strength, quicker recovery, decreased frequency of respiratory infections, and prevention of overtraining.

Therefore we conclude that the correct answer is A, C and E only.