Iron Absorption in Highly Trained Male Runners: Does it Matter When and Where You Eat Your Iron?
ALANNAH K.A. MCKAY,
BRYCE ANDERSON,
PETER PEELING
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
We examined iron absorption and its regulation during two common scenarios experienced by endurance athletes. Our aims were to: (i) compare the effects of preexercise versus postexercise iron intake on iron absorption; and (ii) compare the impact of training at altitude (1800 m) on iron absorption preexercise.
Methods
Male runners (n = 18) completed three exercise trials over a 5-wk period, each preceded by 24 h of standardized low-iron diets. F… Show more
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