Iron deficiency in athletes: A narrative review.

Anne M Kuwabara, Adam S Tenforde, Jonathan T Finnoff, Michael Fredericson

Journal: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation 2022;14(5):620-642

PMID: 35100494

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Abstract

Iron deficiency is a concern for athletes due to potential for performance impairments attributed to lower iron status with, or without, accompanying anemia. Despite the high interest in the topic for endurance athletes and medical providers who care for this population, the evaluation and management of athletes with iron deficiency is still evolving, particularly in relation to iron deficiency non-anemia (IDNA). This narrative review presents causes of iron deficiency in the athlete, clinical presentation, differential diagnoses, diagnostic evaluation, and proposed strategies for treatment.

Address: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stanford University, Redwood City, California, USA.; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.; United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA.

DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12779

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MeSH Terms: Anemia, Iron-Deficiency, Athletes, Humans, Iron, Iron Deficiencies, Sports