Dietitians cast iron deficiency questions at gym enthusiasts

01/10/2015

Diet experts in the UK have flagged up what they call “a chronic lack of iron” among many exercise enthusiasts, particularly women. In a study published recently in a specialist journal, dietitians said 60% of women athletes are “depleted” in iron, which is the first stage in developing an iron deficiency, while 33% already have such low reserves ...