The lean and fit-looking track athlete came into my office with a smile.  Her college coach suggested that she come see me after she had told him that she felt her running times would improve if she lost a…

Anemia athletes tire easily as inadequate oxygen is delivered to muscle cells.  This oxygen is needed for aerobic metabolism and endurance activity.  Some athletes do not meet the criteria for anemia (low levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit in the blood),…