The aim of the study was to provide an available and practical means by using haircut instead of blood-drawn for monitoring athletes' element level and then to give scientific guidance for them to supplement trace elements in time. Conclusions: (1) It is considerable to use convenient haircut specimen instead of vein blood in monitoring Fe, Cu and Zn nutrition during high intensity training. (2) It is very necessary for athletes to supplement trace element Fe and Cu after tough training.
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