Effect of iron supplementation on maximal oxygen uptake in female athletes
Background/Aim. Iron is a vital constituent of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and some mitochondrial enzymes; therefore, body iron deficiency may result in reduced aerobic capacity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of daily oral iron supplementation on body iron status, and the maximal oxyg...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia
2011-01-01
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Series: | Vojnosanitetski Pregled |
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Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2011/0042-84501102130R.pdf |