Evaluation of Serum Iron Parameters among Men Performing Regular Physical Activity-A Preliminary Study

Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common issues in clinical practice. It can be caused by intense physical activity, among other things. The aim of the study was to assess serum iron parameters in a group of men who engage in regular physical activity. The study group was composed of 20 men...

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Published in:Life (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2023-03, Vol.13 (3), p.670
Main Authors: Zamelska, Klaudia, Rzepka, Mateusz, Olszewska-Słonina, Dorota, Woźniak, Alina, Szewczyk-Golec, Karolina, Hołyńska-Iwan, Iga
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Anemia
athletes
Blood
Blood cell count
blood morphology
Cell division
Chronic illnesses
Clinical medicine
Diagnosis
Diet
Erythrocytes
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Exercise
Ferritin
Health aspects
Hematology
Hemoglobin
Immunology
Iron
Iron deficiency anemia
Iron in the body
Measurement
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Men
Metabolism
Nutrient deficiency
Parameters
Physical activity
Physical fitness
Physical training
Risk factors
Statistical analysis
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Summary:Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common issues in clinical practice. It can be caused by intense physical activity, among other things. The aim of the study was to assess serum iron parameters in a group of men who engage in regular physical activity. The study group was composed of 20 men who regularly perform strength or endurance sports, whereas the control group consisted of 20 men without any sports activity. The red blood cell (RBC) parameters, platelet count (PLT), and white blood cell (WBC) count in venous blood samples were assessed with an automated hematology analyzer. The serum concentration of ferritin was determined through an immunology assay. There were no statistically significant differences between groups comparing RBC parameters and WBC. However, statistical analysis showed dissimilarity in PLT count and serum ferritin concentration comparing control and study groups ( < 0.05). It was shown that lower serum ferritin concentration concerns men with regular physical activity, whereas other blood parameters were not affected in this group.
ISSN:2075-1729
2075-1729
DOI:10.3390/life13030670