Iron Bisglycinate Chelate (Ferrochel) and Strength / Power Development in Powerlifting Players of Pakistan

Abstract

Aims of the Study: Iron is one of the most important components of a person's life, but there is no physiologic system that regulates the secretion of iron; nearly all people control their iron absorption alone. Ferrochel i.e., Iron bisglycinate, a form of iron that is chelated and has better effects, tolerance, and uptake than other iron salts. This study is concerned with effect of Ferrochel on strength development of Powerlifters of Pakistan.

Research Methodology: Pre-test Post-test quantitative method was used in which experimental group (n=40) having dose of Ferrochel is compared with Control group (n=40) and change in lifting best total (Kgs) of Powerlifting events and blood hemoglobin level (g/dL).

Results: It was observed that players having Ferrochel have a significant increase in their mean lifting best total (34.32Kg) and blood hemoglobin level (4.67 g/dL) as compared to controlled group which is 4.97Kgs in lifting best total and 0.69g/dL in blood hemoglobin level.

Conclusion: It was concluded that players having Ferrochel have performance in their lifting best total due to use of Ferrochel as compared to control group which means there is positive effect of Ferrochel in strength of Powerlifters from Pakistan.