Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies in Endurance Athletes

This chapter explores the issue of orthorexia and the common nutritional deficiencies faced by endurance athletes, particularly runners. It emphasizes the impact of restrictions on vital nutrients such as iron, vitamin D, and B12, including the physiological factors leading to conditions like runner's anemia. The discussion also covers the importance of dietary strategies and supplementation to address these deficiencies and improve athletic performance.

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