How to overcome a fear of needles? The first time I had my blood drawn I was in high school. Gray’s Anatomy was my favorite show at the time so in full doctor mode, I wanted to watch my blood draw. I saw the phlebotomist insert the needle and the next thing I knew, three adults were holding me up, carrying me to a bed to lie down. You guessed it, I had passed out. Read more…
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…
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…
🏋️♂️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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sometimes taking a rest day is the toughest part of the week. It feels like everyone else is out training while you’re stuck at home twiddling your thumbs. It turns out that your recovery day is one of the most important days of the week and essential for health and optimal performance. So if you need some extra reasons to take your recovery day seriously, read on. Sex hormone balance Recovery days can improve sex Read more…
It’s not in your head Ladies, it’s not in your head- your physiology, training, and nutrition needs change throughout the month. It’s time to leverage this information to work smarter, not harder, for better results. The science related to training around the menstrual cycle is emerging, yet very exciting. Ending underrepresentation Since the passage of Title IX in 1972, the number of women participating in sports continues to skyrocket. But up until relatively recently, women have Read more…