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Female athlete stretching , blood vessel with RBC's

Iron Absorption is Essential for Maximizing Your Energy Levels!

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Contemporary Thinking and Recommendations for Iron Regulation and Absorption in Athletes  Written by Dietetic Intern Stacy Hruzek Iron regulation and absorption play important roles in maintaining optimal iron status in athletes, particularly female athletes. Iron is an essential micronutrient that is involved in oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and immune system function. However, iron deficiency is […]

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Non-animal based foods like beans and whole grains don’t often have high levels of iron, leading to anemia in vegan athletes. Pick vegan foods with higher levels of iron to stay health and competitive in sport.

Iron sources for vegetarian and vegan athletes

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Iron isn’t well absorbed from plant sources, so it’s important for vegan and vegetarian athletes to frequently include foods in their menu that are higher in iron to meet their high iron needs.  TL;DR: Vegan athletes are often low in iron, as it’s best absorbed from animal sources. Check out the list below for high(er)

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