EP 16: Improving your iron as an endurance athlete

Natalie is a board Certified Sports Dietitian & owner of BeFueled Sports Nutrition, her virtual sports nutrition practice. Natalie is passionate about helping endurance athletes feel their best to do all the badass things they want to do in life. Natalie is a runner and triathlete, and outside of training, loves to get outdoors and spend time with her pups.In this episode we chat about:What’s the difference between iron and ferritinWhy do we look at the WHOLE iron panelWhat labs to ask your provider to look at if your concerned about your iron statusWhy are endurance athletes more susceptible to iron deficiency/anemia?Micronutrients and how they impact ferritinGut health connection to iron levelsWhy rest days are important for ferritinShould you supplement with iron?Iron and the inflammation connectionLooking at the whole human to support healthy iron levelsAnd more!Learn more about Natalie here: www.befueledsn.com Follow Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/befueledsportsnutrition/ Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/