A Deep Dive Into Iron & Athletes: Foot Strike Hemolysis & How Iron Relates To Cognitive Decline & Cancer-- with McKale Montgomery, PhD, RD

McKale Montgomery is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, as well as a nutritional science researcher. She specializes in iron, specifically how changes in cellular iron affect disease progression. She's also a competitive marathon runner. In this episode, we chat about: How she started running and her journey to the Olympic TrialsHow she balances mom-ing (yes, it’s a verb), work, and competitive runningWhy iron is her favorite nutrientDo runners lose more iron than everyday people? How common is foot strike hemolysis? What about plant-based athletes— is it inevitable that they will be iron deficient?Has research found a link between iron and cognitive decline? The relevance of iron in cancer and chemotherapy Read the Runner's World article about McKale here! And follow her on TwitterApply to work with Natalie for 1-on-1 nutrition coaching! Have questions or want to request a show topic? DM us @greenletesCheck out Natalie's book 📕: Planted Performance