Blood Volume Expansion in Athletes: Dilutional Pseudoanemia (Sports Anemia) Explained
Introduction When I see athletic patients, they are often highly aware of anemia and iron deficiency, and may become concerned…
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IV Iron for Athletes: When Infusion Makes Sense
Introduction Iron deficiency is common in athletic populations, with higher rates observed in female athletes and endurance disciplines. It can…
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Lactate Testing for Athletes: Beyond Blood Lactate Threshold
Introduction: Lactate Testing for Athletes A sensation familiar to almost everyone is the buildup of “lactic acid” in the muscles….
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RED-S Blood Work and The Female Athlete Triad: A Screening Guide for Coaches and Clinicians
Introduction Some of my patients are female athletes who naturally train at a high level. In many sports, there are…
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Thyroid Function in Athletes: Why TSH Alone Isn’t Enough
Introduction: Thyroid Function in Athletes Athletes often come to my clinic due to slowed or stalled progress, fatigue, and lack…
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Post-Marathon Blood Work: Understanding Your Blood Test After a Marathon and When Results Return to Normal
Introduction: Why Post-Marathon Blood Work Can Be Misleading Many of my athletic patients are interested in blood tests. They tend…
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Serum Iron vs Ferritin: Which Test Actually Matters for Athletes?
Introduction Patients often ask me about their iron levels. Most are familiar with ferritin, as it has become something of…
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Which Blood Tests Do Athletes Actually Need? A Doctor’s Evidence-Based Guide
Introduction: Which Blood Tests Do Athletes Actually Need It’s completely understandable that athletes want to maximize their performance. That’s only…
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Resting Heart Rate Changes in Overtrained Athletes: What Your Morning Pulse Is (and Isn’t) Telling You
Introduction: Resting Heart Rate Changes in Overtrained Athletes In clinical practice, I often see disruptions in heart rate regulation in…
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Soluble Transferrin Receptor in Athletes: sTfR as The Advanced Iron Marker
Introduction: When Your Iron Test Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story Interpreting iron status in athletic patients is often more complex…
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HRV and Blood Work: Connecting the Dots
Introduction: HRV and Blood Work Most athletes monitoring their health are doing it in silos. They review a blood panel…
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RBC Count in Endurance Athletes: What Your Blood Test Is Actually Telling You
Introduction In my physically active patients, one of the most important basic laboratory tests is the basic or complete blood…
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Inflammation Markers in Athletes: CRP and Recovery
Introduction: Inflammation Markers in Athletes C-reactive protein (CRP) is the most widely measured inflammatory marker in clinical practice, yet its…
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Hematocrit in Athletes: What Your Blood Really Tells You About Performance
Introduction: Hematocrit in Athletes Hematocrit in athletes is a parameter included in both basic and extended blood counts. It has…
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What Is MPV in Blood Test? Important Insights That Can Improve Your Health Awareness
Introduction If you’ve ever looked closely at your Complete Blood Count (CBC) report, you may have noticed a value called…
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Hemoglobin Levels in Runners: When Low Is Normal vs. Performance-Limiting
Introduction Hemoglobin levels in runners are often lower than expected, and this frequently causes confusion when reviewing routine blood tests….
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TIBC in Athletes: What Total Iron-Binding Capacity Really Tells You
Introduction Most athletes who get their blood work done know to look at ferritin and hemoglobin, but fewer understand how…
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When to Worry About High Platelet Count: Doctor-Backed Facts You Should Know
Introduction If you’ve just received blood test results showing elevated platelets, you’re probably wondering when to worry about high platelet…
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Mean Platelet Volume High – 9 Things That Can Make Your MPV High
Introduction Seeing “Mean Platelet Volume High” on your blood test report can be alarming. Usually, when my patients have a…
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Exercise When Sick: The Doctor’s Guide to Training Safely
Should You Train Through It — or Rest? Exercise when sick is one of the most common questions athletes ask…
