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  • Sports Medicine
  • Human Physiology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Iron is vital for athletic performance, regulating cellular respiration and metabolism.
  • Exercise impacts iron absorption, utilization, and storage, increasing deficiency risk in athletes.
  • Both iron deficiency and overload can negatively affect athletic performance and health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the intricate relationship between exercise and iron metabolism in athletes.
  • To discuss the effects of iron status on athletic performance.
  • To provide guidance on managing iron intake for athletes.

Main Methods:

  • This is a narrative review synthesizing current research on exercise and iron metabolism.
  • The review examines the physiological impacts of iron on athletic function.
  • Guidance is provided on dietary adjustments, supplementation, and overload management.

Main Results:

  • Iron deficiency significantly impairs athletic performance due to altered cellular respiration and metabolism.
  • While initial iron overload might boost performance, chronic excess leads to oxidative damage and health issues.
  • Optimizing iron levels through diet and targeted supplementation/chelation is essential.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of iron status is critical for enhancing athletic performance and well-being.
  • Further research focuses on improving iron absorption and identifying absorption modulators.
  • Personalized strategies for iron intake are necessary to address individual athlete needs.