Iron deficiency in endurance athletes, causes and solutions
Why athletes are particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency, and what to do about it.
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Rhea Bhadresha
MBChB (Glasgow) · MRCGP · Clinical Lead
May 29, 2026
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Rhea Bhadresha
MBChB (Glasgow) · MRCGP · Clinical Lead
Dr Bhadresha is the founder and Clinical Lead of London Iron Infusion Clinic. She works four sessions per week as a GP at Curran and Partners NHS practice in Clapham, and established this clinic to provide accessible, doctor-led IV iron therapy for women who are underserved by the current NHS provision.