Cyclists must take 1.4 to 2.4 liters of extra fluid during an altitude training session due to increased urine output and breathing. In addition, they have to take more iron than they normally do because extra red blood cells are produced. ... read more
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Taking iron supplements during altitude training promotes hemoglobin production
Top athletes who go on a height internship would do well to take iron supplements during the internship. This promotes the production of hemoglobin and thus the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen. Research among 178 Australian top athletes shows that taking 105 ... read more