Although it generally does not improve performance, iron is often used by elite athletes. The
physiologic changes induced by exercise can mimic iron deficiency and decrease …

Background: Iron deficiency is a common phenomenon in sports and may lead to impaired
physical performance. The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of iron deficiency …

There is still debate in the literature on whether or not endurance athletes tend to have low
iron stores. In this article, we propose that endurance athletes really are at risk of becoming …

Iron is a trace mineral that is highly significant to endurance athletes. Iron is critical to optimal
athletic performance because of its role in energy metabolism, oxygen transport, and acid …

As more studies are done on the iron status of athletes, the significance of apparent iron
deficiency remains controversial. Do observed changes in iron status in athletes indicate an …

Iron supplementation for the iron-depleted nonanemic athlete is a controversial issue.
Athletes may be iron deficient due to poor dietary intake, significant or obligatory blood loss …

The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia is likely to be higher in athletic populations and
groups, especially in younger female athletes, than in healthy sedentary individuals. In …

Total iron losses in feces, urine and sweat in endurance-trained athletes are∼ 1.75 mg/d
(compared with the reference value of 1 mg/d) in males and∼ 2.3 mg/d (compared with the …

In recent years, epidemiological studies of the iron status of athletes involved in heavy
training have suggested that these athletes may be prone to iron deficiency. Several …

Iron deficiency is frequent among athletes. All types of iron deficiency may affect physical
performance and should be treated. The main mechanisms by which sport leads to iron …