Publications by authors named "Muhammad Irfan Haiqal Marzuki"
BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 43 athletes assessed, 12 were found to have LEA, with significant hormone imbalances such as low levels of estradiol, testosterone, and free triiodothyronine (fT3) being common indicators.
- * The research highlights the need for increased awareness about LEA in sports to promote early detection and intervention, ensuring athletes' well-being and performance.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) among 192 national athletes in Malaysia, revealing that 67.2% are at medium/high risk for RED-S.
- It highlights that female athletes and those in weight-class and intermittent sports show the highest rates of RED-S risk, with many athletes expressing concerns about body image and food.
- The findings suggest a need for RED-S screening in athletics and call for further research to evaluate the health and performance impacts of RED-S on athletes.
