Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to the treatment of iron deficiency conditions in atletes

Abstract

Based on the analysis of modern literature data, an algorithm was formed for the diagnosis and correction of iron deficiency states in sports in general and in the dynamics of the real training process of qualified representatives of Olympic sports, in particular, for further evaluation of the effectiveness of the innovative liposomal form of bivalent iron. To achieve the goal, we used the analysis data and synthesis of research results available in the modern scientific literature on the issue under study, as well as conducting research on assessing the safety and effectiveness of the liposomal form of bivalent iron in the dynamics of the training process of athletes. The article presents modern algorithms for the diagnosis of anemias, in particular iron deficiency anemia and latent iron deficiency, presents their laboratory and clinical manifestations, and postulates a negative impact on the effectiveness of the competitive process. The frequency of occurrence of iron deficiency states in the population of Ukrainian athletes has been analyzed and it has been shown that these data correspond to world trends. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in 67 athletes, a detailed analysis of the effect of the course use (30 days) of a modern special food supplement “Santeferra” based on ferrous pyrophosphate in liposomal form on indicators of hematological homeostasis and indicators of content, metabolism and transport of iron in representatives of cyclic sports in the dynamics of the training process. Positive shifts in the indicators of the erythrocyte link were found in athletes with a predominantly aerobic mechanism of energy supply, which has a beneficial effect on the oxygen transport function of the blood and, accordingly, on the effectiveness of training and competitive activities of representatives of cyclic sports. Thus, the relatively high frequency of occurrence of iron deficiency states in cyclic sports, especially among female athletes, necessitates serial screening studies and not only therapeutic, but also preventive measures aimed at preventing a decrease in the iron content in the body.