A novel approach to regulating iron levels without iron supplementation - Karen Harrison

Many sports and exercise associations recognise iron deficiency as being common among athletes. The typical practice to address 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, but this strategy can be overly simplistic when looking at athletes due to their individual demands, the type of exercise they perform, and their physical symptoms.
Researchers have found that iron levels can be increased, through a new novel intervention using probiotics, and without the need for iron supplementation.
During this webinar, we will explore the vital steps of iron absorption and consider the mechanistic action of probiotics as an intervention which have been found to increase iron levels significantly.
About Karen
Karen Harrison MSc BSc is the owner of Team Gene, providing 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.
www.teamgene.co.uk

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Thank you for the comprehensive lecture! Much appreciated. :)