Many sports and exercise associations recognise low iron levels in athletes as a common issue. The typical practice for addressing iron deficiency is to include iron-rich foods or take an iron supplement.
On many occasions, iron deficiency is typically diagnosed following a single blood test. However, this strategy can be overly simplistic when looking at athletes due to their specific individual demands, their physical symptoms and the particular sports they play or exercises they perform.
Researchers have found that iron levels in athletes (and the general population!) can be increased and optimised through a novel intervention using probiotics, and without the need for iron supplementation.
During this exciting webinar, we explore the vital steps within the process of iron absorption and consider the mechanistic action of probiotics as a potential intervention for iron deficiency, as well as discussing ways to support iron levels in athletes, in particular.
The CISN welcomes you to join Karen on 1st of March to discuss this fascinating topic. If you aren’t able to join us live, you can catch up on our chat with Karen by clicking on the link at the end of this page.
About Karen
Karen Harrison MSc BSc is the owner of Team Gene, a company examining gene-nutrient interactions and the impact of nutrients on athletic performance. Team Gene provide genetic reports for athletes, looking into energy production, repair potential, sleep, and lifestyle. Her main objective with genetic testing is to bespoke a report specifically for you, depending on your health concerns and the type of training you are doing. Karen is one of 45 alumni from St Mary’s University in Twickenham who completed an MSc in Nutrition and Genetics. She also holds a BSc in Nutritional Science from CNELM, and has been lecturing for seven years in this subject. She has also run her own clinic since 2010.
