Iron pills may give female footballers a performance edge
Disease control
Completed
This pilot study looks at whether a daily low-dose iron supplement (27 mg for three months) can improve iron status, gut health, and endurance in young female elite football players. Researchers will track diet, blood markers like hemoglobin and ferritin, gut leakage indicators, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Life Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC