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[Iron and sports].

K Myhre1, B Borch-Iohnsen

  • 1Flymedisinsk institutt, Blindern, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|January 20, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Athletes may experience iron deficiency due to intense training, impacting iron balance. Supplementation is advised for female athletes, but male athletes typically meet iron needs with a balanced diet.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Nutritional Science
  • Exercise Physiology

Context:

  • Intense physical training, particularly endurance sports like running, can disrupt iron balance.
  • Understanding iron metabolism is crucial for athlete health and performance.
  • Iron deficiency is a concern for athletes, with varying prevalence and causes.

Purpose:

  • To review normal iron metabolism and the factors contributing to iron deficiency in athletes.
  • To explore the relationship between physical training, iron status, and anemia.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for iron supplementation in athletes.

Summary:

  • Hard physical training can lead to a negative iron balance in athletes, irrespective of hemoglobin levels.
  • A varied diet generally suffices for male athletes' iron requirements.
  • Female athletes face higher iron losses and may benefit from supplementation, while males should only supplement if iron deficiency is confirmed.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for individualized iron management strategies in sports.
  • Informs athletes and coaches about the risks of iron deficiency and appropriate supplementation guidelines.
  • Contributes to the understanding of nutritional strategies for optimizing athletic performance and health.

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