The Effect of Diet and Dietary Supplements on Iron Status of Active Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Interventional Trials - PubMed
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- Iron deficiency affects 15-35% of female athletes, prompting interest in food-based and supplement approaches.
- Ferrous sulfate supplementation significantly increases hemoglobin (MD=0.42 g/dL) and ferritin (MD=12.61 ng/mL) in active females.
- The study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional trials focused on reproductive-age active females.
- No conflicts of interest or external funding were reported by the authors.