Menstrual cycle and Performance Nutrition with BF Athlete McKenzie Howard

Menstrual cycle and Performance Nutrition with BF Athlete @miekov15

Menstrual cycle and Performance Nutrition

with BF Athlete @miekov15! Nutrition and Exercise Undergraduate Student at MSU Denver

Female athletes need to take special consideration to her nutrition when in comes to her cycle. A woman’s cycle can last from 21 up to 36 days, due to this it can have potential impacts on training and nutrition on a regular basis. Some things to be aware of
leading up to your mensural cycle is that weight fluctuation is completely normal. This is due to hormonal changes and fluid
retention. Another important fact to know is that a women's core body temp elevates in
the days leading up to mensuration, so paying special attention to staying hydrated
is very important. One thing to really focus on is iron consumption. Mensuration is not
normally a major causal factor of iron deficiency in athletes except for those who have heavier or more frequent blood loss.

Why does iron matter so much to us women?

Iron is one of the key nutrients to be mindful of due to the blood loss that women experience during her period. This can cause
lower than normal iron levels. Iron is important for oxygen transport in the body as well as energy production, the immune system, cognitive functions, and neural
functions. Female athletes need to be mindful of their iron levels seeing as it can have an impact on performance, reduced endurance, cause fatigue, and in extreme cases anaemia
to do iron deficiencies.

Aman Anderson