Interleukin-6 in Athletes: What Your Blood Work Is Actually Telling You
Key Takeaways: Interleukin 6 in Athletes • Interleukin-6 (IL-6) in athletes should not be interpreted as a simple “inflammation number.”…
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HbA1c in Athletes: Why Your Blood Sugar Marker May Be Misleading You
Key Takeaways: HbA1c in Athletes • HbA1c in athletes can sometimes be misleading because exercise-related physiology may influence the result…
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RDW in Athletes: Red Cell Distribution Width As An Early Indicator of Iron Deficiency
Introduction: Why RDW in Athletes Is Often Overlooked In my clinical practice, the evaluation of anemia often focuses primarily on…
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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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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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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…
