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19th October 2023
Yes, Even Recreational Athletes Can Get REDs—Here's What Anyone Who's Active Should Know
REDs happens when athletes don’t eat enough to fuel their bodies. At the center of this syndrome is low energy availability: Essentially, if you’re not taking in enough food, your body will use up your calories on exercise, leaving you without enough left in the tank to support your day-to-day bodily functions.