Abstract
Iron is a functional component of oxygen transport and energy production in humans and
therefore is a critically important micronutrient for sport and exercise performance. Athletes,
particularly female athletes participating in endurance sport, are at in. However, this approach
has been criticised because of the side effects and increased risk of iron toxicity associated with
the use of supplements. Thus, more recently there has been a growing interest in using dietary
modification rather than the use of supplements to improve iron status of athlete. Dietary iron
treatment methods include the prescription of an iron-rich diet, or/and haem iron-based diet,
dietary advice counselling and inclusion of novel iron-rich products into the daily diet. Although
studies using dietary modification are still scarce, current literature suggests