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 …

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 …

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 …

Iron is an important mineral in the body, essential for muscle function and oxygen transport.
Adequate levels of iron in the blood are necessary for athletes, as iron-deficiency anemia …

Iron deficiency is a concern for athletes due to potential for performance impairments
attributed to lower iron status with, or without, accompanying anemia. Despite the high …

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 …

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 …

Background Iron deficiency, with or without anemia, may be more prevalent in endurance
athletes than the general population. Marathon and half-marathon runners, a subset of these …

Background Iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are long-standing health
problems in athletes, affecting both performance and health. ID prevalence in young athletes …