Iron Bisglycinate Chelate (Ferrochel) Supplementation and Strength of Male Powerlifters of Pakistan: An Experimental Study

Abstract

It is recommended that athletes with iron-deficiency anemia, should be treated through oral iron suitable doses. Iron Bisglycinate Chelate (Ferrochel) is a protein chelated iron to manage Iron Deficiency with maximum absorption and safety. Role of Ferrochel is a Stable, small molecule without ionic charge, no reaction among other nutrients can be absorbed easily, Harmless and Fewer gastric distress. Powerlifting is a power sport which comprises of 3 categories at maximum power on 3 lifts in the order: squat, bench-press and deadlift. This study is helpful to powerlifting players to improve their lifting best for better performance in Powerlifting sports by managing their blood hemoglobin at optimum level. The objectives of the research are to check the change in blood hemoglobin level (g/dL) and lifting best total (Kgs) of the selected sample population of powerlifters (n=400) in experimental and control groups through Pre-test Post-test analysis. For this purpose, national-level players were selected from different cities of Pakistan in powerlifting using convenience sampling. The blood hemoglobin level (g/dL) of all players in was measured using Bio Vision Abcam® Hemoglobin Assay Kit (Colorimetric) (Kit. No. ab234046) through the colorimetric detection method. Hemoglobin Assay Kit (Colorimetric) (ab234046) provides a quick and easy method for monitoring hemoglobin levels in a wide variety of samples. Data was collected and then analyzed using SPSS version 24 and then interpreted and compared with research objectives and hypotheses. Overall results showed that that there is a markable increase in their blood hemoglobin level (g/dL) using Tab. Ferofill containing 130mg of Iron Bisglycinate Chelate (Ferrochel) for a period of 4 months in pre-assessment to post-assessment (mid-tenure) and then in post-assessment (final-tenure) in the experimental group with an increase in their best lifting record as compared to control group which concludes that Ferrochel is of great value in increase of muscle strength in male powerlifters which marks an increase in their best lifting record. So, there should be proper supplementation for powerlifting players to enhance their muscle strength and to increase their best lifting records.