Published Apr 21, 2022

s2/e14 Iron for Runners: What You Need To Know with Dr. McKale Montgomery, MS, PhD

Dr. McKale Montgomery unveils the essential role of iron for runners, emphasizing its impact on performance, absorption complexities, and the risks of deficiency and overload, while offering insights on optimizing iron levels for improved endurance.

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- How do you interpret blood test results?
  Asked by 121 people
- How much iron should I take?
  Asked by 9 people
- How does the menstrual cycle affect training?
  Asked by 6 people
- What are the symptoms of low ferritin?
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- How much iron should I take daily?
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- What causes low ferritin levels?
  Asked by 5 people
- How important is bloodwork for athletes?
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- What is the importance of blood work?
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- What is the best kind of iron supplement?
  Asked by 2 people
- What are the different types of iron supplements?
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- What about iron supplementation?
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- What do you think about iron?
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- How to supplement iron?
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- What should I do if I am low in iron?
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- How should you take iron supplements?
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s2/e14 Iron for Runners: What You Need To Know with Dr. McKale Montgomery, MS, PhD

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Personalized Blood Work

Iron Absorption Explained

Iron Overload Risks

Iron and Performance

Maximizing Iron Absorption

Iron Deficiency and Iron Overload

Iron Loss in Endurance Running

Iron and Running

The Role of Iron

Iron Absorption and Inflammation

Iron and Runners

Understanding Ferretin

Iron and Oxygen

Understanding Iron and Endurance

Questions from this episode

How do you interpret blood test results?

How much iron should I take?

How does the menstrual cycle affect training?

What are the symptoms of low ferritin?

How much iron should I take daily?

What causes low ferritin levels?

How important is bloodwork for athletes?

What is the importance of blood work?

What is the best kind of iron supplement?

What are the different types of iron supplements?

What about iron supplementation?

What do you think about iron?

How to supplement iron?

What should I do if I am low in iron?

How should you take iron supplements?

Episode Highlights

Performance Impacts

Iron Absorption

Iron's Role

Iron Deficiencies

s2/e14 Iron for Runners: What You Need To Know with Dr. McKale Montgomery, MS, PhD

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Performance ImpactsDr. McKale Montgomery, a marathoner and iron researcher, discusses the vital role of iron in endurance running and the risks of both deficiency and overload. Her insights reveal how iron impacts performance and health, emphasizing the need for balanced levels.

Performance Impacts

Iron AbsorptionDr. McKale Montgomery explores the complexities of iron absorption and its critical role in running performance. She provides insights into optimizing iron intake and overcoming absorption challenges faced by athletes.

Iron Absorption

Iron's RoleIron is indispensable for runners, facilitating oxygen transport and supporting metabolic processes essential for performance. Dr. McKale Montgomery delves into the intricacies of iron's role in the body, highlighting its impact on endurance and overall health.

Iron's Role

Iron DeficienciesDr. McKale Montgomery discusses the critical role of iron in running performance and health, emphasizing the importance of proper diagnosis and monitoring. She shares insights into the causes and symptoms of iron deficiency and the significance of ferritin as an indicator.

Iron Deficiencies