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iron and energy production

Iron and energy production

Iron and energy production are integral to sports performance. When it comes to physical performance, many female athletes find themselves caught between balancing dietary preferences and ensuring that iron intake is adequate. This is particularly the case for plant-based athletes or athletes with limited intake of red meat. Intense physical exertion increases the body’s need …

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Iron and thyroid function

Iron and thyroid function

Iron deficiency is one of the most common issues athletes face.  Iron and thyroid health go hand in hand and the effects of exercise on the thyroid gland and hormones are not well understood. Iron and thyroid function  Undiagnosed iron deficiency presents an increased risk of impaired thyroid function. Active women have high-energy lives, managing …

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Anaemia in athletes

Iron plays a key role of forming haemoglobin in red blood cells necessary in the transportation of oxygen around the body which is essential for everyone and critical for athletic performance. Iron is needed for protein metabolism; collagen and antioxidant synthesis, key enzymes in energy production, muscles, metabolism, DNA and hormone synthesis; and immunity.