The Association between Iron and Vitamin D Status in Female Elite Athletes

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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Main Authors: Jadwiga Malczewska-Lenczowska, Dariusz Sitkowski, Olga Surała, Joanna Orysiak, Beata Szczepańska, Konrad Witek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
iron status
25(OH)D
vitamin D status
mutual relationships
healthy female
athletes
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/167

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