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

Authors

Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Butt Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
Muhammad Abdul Jabar Adnan Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
Rida Qasim Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan Author
Zeliha Selamoglu Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Rectorate, Central Campus, Nigde/Turkey Author
Mehmet Dalkilic Faculty of Sports Sciences, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Karaman, Turkey Author
Yasmeen Tabassum Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
Alamgir Khan Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
Tahira Fozia Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
Sehab Afzal Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author

Powerlifting, Strength, Ferrochel, Iron Bisglycinate Chelate, Sports

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.