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Is liquid or powder collagen more effective for athletes?

Liquid vs. powder collagen for athletes: pros, cons, and which is better? Liquid collagen is making a splash on the collagen scene. You may have seen ads or know a friend using it, but is it really any different, and is it worth the money for athletes? So which is better? Let’s break it down into categories: potency, source, other ingredients, portability, sustainability, and bioavailability. Potency Liquid forms of collagen typically have less collagen per serving Read more…

By Ańna, ago

Are these blood results normal for athletes?

Athlete Blood Test specializes in making sure you are optimizing your individual physiology.  That means we come across many interesting and unique findings- findings as unique as YOU! Normal blood results for athletes can be difficult to establish. Below you’ll find what we think of as “weird science” in the blood biomarker world: some uncommon issues, lesser-known facts, and a few unusual solutions to issues we’ve identified in athlete blood biomarkers.   White Blood Cell Count (“WBC”) Read more…

By ABT Staff, ago
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High iron for athletes – yes, we said high!

Iron Basics Athletes are notorious for having low iron levels, especially endurance athletes. But what if your ferritin is high? Although it’s not nearly as common, it does happen and it’s important to have your ferritin levels checked periodically to make sure you’re not too high or low, both of which can be problematic. Here’s the quick and clean on what you need to know about high ferritin as an athlete. Before we dive into Read more…

By Ańna, ago

Tasty Tuesday – Iron Bites for Athletes

🏋️‍♂️Iron Bites for athletes! Iron bites for Athletes contain approximately 1 to 2 mg (depending on size) of iron per serving. The recommended daily intake for iron is 8 mg for adult males, 18mg for females aged 18 to 50, and 8mg for females aged 51 and older. Source Athletes may have greater iron needs than the average adult, but no specific daily intake recommendations have not been established for athletes. 👉Ingredients: ✔️2 tbsp molasses✔️6 Read more…

By Ofer, ago

Why should athletes care about ferritin levels even if they are not anemic?

My ferritin is low, but I’m not anemic. There are many different kinds of anemia, but iron deficiency anemia is perhaps the most common. But among athletes, iron deficiency with no anemia (IDNA) is much more prevalent. This means ferritin levels are low but red blood cell production is still normal. First, let’s define anemia, which in this context is simply not having enough red blood cells in your blood, which is measured by looking Read more…

By Ofer, ago

Complete Blood Count For Athletes Explained (CBC)

The CBC or complete blood count is an important panel for athletes. Complete Blood Count For Athletes measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet levels along with associated markers. For athletes, red blood cells are crucial because they are responsible for delivering oxygen around the body. During exercise efficient oxygen delivery is essential for optimal athletic performance. The white blood cells are part of the immune system. The immune system responds to stimuli Read more…

By ABT Staff, ago

The importance of the offseason for athletes

As the year wraps up and the calendar is filled with holiday parties rather than races, it’s a great time to remind ourselves of the importance of the offseason for athletes. As an athlete, I’ll admit, the offseason can be…strange bordering on stressful. If it feels weird not to have a high training load and you’re itching to train a lot during the offseason, read on. There are several compelling reasons to dial back and Read more…

By Ańna, ago
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Blood Testing for Athletes: What real athletes have to say!

Athlete Blood Test provides individually-tailored, athlete-focused blood biomarker testing to all athletes. Athletes use blood testing to help you dial in their nutrition, recovery, training, and performance. Every athlete is unique. Population-based insights aren’t our thing. Our recommendations are specific to athletic performance and are unique to you as an athlete. They take into account published research, answers from your athlete questionnaire, and experience working exclusively with athletes. Nicholas Chase on blood testing ABT has Read more…

By Ofer, ago
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COVID-19 implications for Athletes

Should Athletes get the COVID-19 vaccine? Yes (for the most part, but please discuss with your medical provider). Here’s why.  From a practical standpoint, controlling the pandemic can help avoid further cancellation of sporting events and vaccines can help prevent transmission to teammates, opponents, support staff, and spectators.  Though limited, there have been several studies that have shown that exercise can actually help boost the immune response to the influenza vaccine and at the very Read more…

By ABT Staff, ago

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