This study primarily aimed to quantify and compare iron status in professional female
athletes and nonathletes. Furthermore, this study also aimed to identify differences in iron …

Objective: To assess the incidence of iron deficiency (ID), and iron deficient anemia (IDA)
within a cohort of highly trained runners and triathletes, and to examine the association of …

Iron depletion, with or without anemia, may have a negative effect on physical and mental
performance. Even with current recognition of the problem, its incidence among athletes …

Iron depletion seems to occur more frequently among athletes than in the general
population and may affect performance capacity. Only little information is available about the …

Background: While iron deficiency is commonly discussed in populations of professional
female athletes, less is known about highly trained, sub-elite female athletes (eg, those …

Objectives It is not uncommon for athletes to be diagnosed with iron deficiency, yet there
remains uncertainty whether the prevalence of suboptimal iron status in elite athletes differs …

Iron-deficiency anemia is relatively prevalent among endurance athletes. It is therefore
recommended that athletes consume a greater amount of iron. Resistance exercise has …

Background Iron facilitates key biological functions underpinning sports performance, and
up to 60% of female athletes experience iron deficiency. However, the effects of iron …

Background Iron is an important micronutrient in pathways of energy production, adequate
nutrient intake and it's balance is essential for optimal athletic performance. However, large …

Recent years have brought about new understandings regarding the pathogenesis of
anemia in sports. From hemodilution and redistribution considered to contribute to the so …