In this episode we talked about:

• How iron deficiency and anemia develops
• Underlying issues with focus on female athletes
• How it’s linked to athletic performance
• How its is managed
• Rational use of iron supplements

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Timestamps:

(00:28) - Episode overview

(02:40) - Anemia 101

(16:26) - Why athletes have increased risk for anemia - 1

(21:44) - Why iron deficiency is more common in female athletes

(24:06) - Why athletes have increased risk for anemia - 2

(26:28) - How to identify anemia

(31:52) - Managing iron deficiency

(39:00) - Rational use of iron supplements

(47:09) - Additional tips to help improve iron deficiency

(50:00) - Wrap up and take home messages