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EP. 160 - The Science of Iron & Ferritin: How They Impact Your Running with Registered Dietitian, Claire Shorenstein

EP. 160 - The Science of Iron & Ferritin: How They Impact Your Running with Registered Dietitian, Claire Shorenstein

1h 5m

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Claire Shorenstein is a distance runner and board-certified Sports Dietitian with over a decade of experience working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level. 


In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of Iron and Ferritin for endurance athletes!


We discuss:

How these two vital biomarkers work together to create a strong athlete

  • The difference between iron and ferritin

  • How these biomarkers impact endurance running

  • The red flags to look out for

  • The potential Supplements to take and supplement timing

  • General Food Guidance to ensure you’re consuming enough real food


Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a distance runner and board-certified Sports Dietitian with over a decade of experience working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level. Through her virtual private practice, Eat for Endurance, she helps busy, active people learn how to fuel themselves for health and performance while navigating the challenges of everyday life. Claire also hosts The Eat for Endurance Podcast, which provides evidence-based guidance, inspiring athlete stories, and practical tips on various nutrition topics to fuel better, crush your endurance goals, and thrive as a human being.


Check out Claire’s nutrition membership service, Fuel for Life Crew (https://www.eatforendurance.com/fuel-for-life-crew) and free nutrition downloads (https://www.eatforendurance.com/free-nutrition-resources) 


You can also connect with Claire online through her website and IG! 


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@Elevateyourrunning and @sayrahrunshappy


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