2019
DOI: 10.1136/jramc-2019-001245
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Compliance compromises an interventional study on iron supplementation in female combatants

Abstract: IntroductionLow iron levels are related to overuse injuries, poor physical performance and cognitive impairments in female recruits. The aim of this study was to evaluate iron supplement compliance in female combatants during basic training, and its effect on haemoglobin (Hgb), ferritin and injuries.Methods329 female recruits to light infantry units filled induction questionnaires regarding smoking status, previous overuse injuries and iron deficiency. Blood was drawn for Hgb and ferritin. Subjects with ferrit… Show more

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