The 4th Arly Cîmes Trail takes place on Sunday, June 23rd. On this occasion, the Fémini Trail Duo puts the spotlight on women on a 13 km course with 650 m of elevation gain. Algorigin will offer athletes Spiruline FER, a natural health solution to compensate for their iron deficiencies.
IRON DEFICIENCIES IN SPORTS WOMEN
Participating in an impact sport like trail running can lead to greater iron use and loss. The loss of this essential mineral can ultimately lead to anemia. This is especially true for women, who also have increased iron needs, primarily due to losses related to menstruation.
IRON LOSS DUE TO SPORTS PRACTICE
Exercise causes direct destruction of red blood cells through repeated impacts, as well as micro-lesions that cause bleeding. Although these injuries generally go unnoticed, they deplete circulating iron stores. Since iron is stored primarily in the blood, these stores are directly impacted.
On the other hand, when nutrition during exercise is not optimal, there is a risk of ischemia reperfusion syndrome at the intestinal level.
Indeed, during exercise, blood is mainly present in the muscles to cover oxygenation needs. The phenomenon of ischemia reperfusion occurs when this "muscular" blood returns to the intestines to ensure digestion. It results in the appearance of lesions in the digestive tract, also inducing bleeding.
IRON LOSS DUE TO MENSTRUATION
Menstrual-induced iron losses represent approximately 30 to 70 mg of iron per month. Thus, women lose on average twice as much iron per day as men.
Intakes should therefore be increased accordingly and correspond to 15mg/day for women. They are calculated based on the absorption percentage of different iron sources (animal or plant) and are sufficient to cover needs.
CONSEQUENCES OF IRON DEFICIENCY OR ANEMIA
Iron deficiency, or anemia, manifests as shortness of breath, pallor, increased fatigue, and even dizziness. In athletes, reduced tissue oxygenation can also lead to a decline in athletic performance.
A NEW SOLUTION FOR SPORTY WOMEN: SPIRULINA IRON
The WHO , in 2016, highlights that "Daily iron supplementation for menstruating women increases hemoglobin levels and iron reserves and reduces the risk of anemia and iron deficiency. In addition, iron supplementation improves exercise performance […] and may improve fatigue."
However, Spiruline FER Algorigin , iron-enriched spirulina provides optimal iron intake (93% of the recommended daily intake) without the digestive side effects often found with traditional supplements containing iron salts (constipation, nausea, vomiting). Its absorption in the body is equivalent to the absorption of animal iron and it does not present a risk of increased oxidation. Thus, it is an interesting source of plant-based iron .
For specific advice tailored to your case, you are invited to contact our micronutritionists to best choose your 100% natural food supplement.
