rct
2025
Impact of intravenous iron or exogenous erythropoietin on hemoglobin mass, exercise performance, and acute mountain sickness during altitude exposure
Unknown authors
Published in J Appl Physiol (1985)
Key Findings
Intravenous iron increased hemoglobin mass but did not meaningfully reduce acute mountain sickness scores at altitude.
Conclusions
Iron status supports erythropoiesis without preventing altitude illness.
Supplements Studied
Iron
Mineral
Intravenous iron increased hemoglobin mass but did not meaningfully reduce acute mountain sickness scores at altitude.
Outcomes Measured
Intravenous iron increased hemoglobin mass but did not meaningfully reduce acute mountain sickness scores at altitude.
Study Details
Year:2025
Quality Score:6/10
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