Elevated Serum Hepcidin Levels during an Intensified Training Period in Well-Trained Female Long-Distance Runners
Iron is essential for providing oxygen to working muscles during exercise, and iron deficiency leads to decreased exercise capacity during endurance events. However, the mechanism of iron deficiency among endurance athletes remains unclear. In this study, we compared iron status between two periods...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/3/277 |