Ep.32 | Iron and Ferritin for Runners with RDs Kristy & Kelly

Welcome back to episode 32!

In this episode, we have 2 guests on!! WOHOO! Kristy and Kelly are registered dietitians and they are our teams’ RD’s who help our athletes learn how to properly fuel their runs. And today we chatted with them about iron and ferritin for runners including how to manage levels properly, signs and symptoms of low and high iron, and so much more!

1:23 - Intro to today’s topics and today’s guests, Kristy and Kelly

3:03 - Understanding the difference between iron and ferritin 

6:00 - What are the recommended levels of iron for the average person compared to an endurance athlete?

8:20 - How does altitude impact your iron levels?

9:13 - High iron count but low ferritin and what it means

12:16 - Education on supplementation for iron levels

18:09 - Timing and optimization for how to best get your body to absorb taking an iron supplement 

23:20 - Signs and symptoms of low iron

28:24 - Fatigue as a parent vs. low iron

34:24 - Signs and symptoms of high iron

34:41 - What are some food choices to help with iron levels and how to help your body absorb it (tips for vegetarians as well)

To learn more about Kristy you can follow her on IG @marathon.nutritionist and learn more about her nutrition courses and 1:1 coaching at www.marathonnutritionist.com

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