
#122 - "Nutrition and Altitude Training" with Trent Stellingwerff PhD
We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast
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Impact of Menstrual Cycle on Hemoglobin Mass at Altitude
Eumenorrheic females have 8% higher hemoglobin mass compared to amenorrheic females at baseline when arriving at altitude. Altitude camps generally result in a 3-7% increase in hemoglobin mass, which poses a significant cost for athletes. This suggests that altitude training may not provide the same benefits for athletes with menstrual cycle dysfunction.
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