The Association between Iron and Vitamin D Status in Female Elite Athletes
Vitamin D may influence iron metabolism and erythropoiesis, whereas iron is essential for vitamin D synthesis. We examined whether vitamin D deficiencies (VDD) are associated with reduced iron status and whether progressive iron deficiency (ID) is accompanied by inferior vitamin D status. The study...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-01-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/167 |