To evaluate the plasma bioavailability of betanin and nitric oxide (NOx) after consuming beetroot juice (BTJ) whole (BF). BTJ BF were also analysed for antioxidant capacity, polyphenol content (TPC) betalain content.Ten healthy males consumed either 250 ml BTJ, 300 g or a placebo drink, in randomised, crossover design. Venous samples collected pre (baseline), 1, 2, 3, 5 8 h post-ingestion. Betanin was with reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) mass spectrometry...

This study examined whether beetroot juice (BTJ) would attenuate inflammation and muscle damage following a marathon. Using double blind, independent group design, 34 runners (each having completed ca. ∼16 previous marathons) consumed either BTJ or an isocaloric placebo (PLA) for 3 days Maximal isometric voluntary contractions (MIVC), countermovement jumps (CMJ), soreness, serum cytokines, leucocytosis, creatine kinase (CK), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), aspartate...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects Montmorency tart cherry juice ( MC ) on nitric oxide NO biomarkers, vascular function, and exercise performance. In a randomized, double‐blind, placebo PLA )‐controlled, crossover study, 10 trained cyclists (mean ± SD ; O 2peak 59.0 7.0 mL/kg/min) acutely ingested 30 mL either or following dietary restrictions polyphenol‐rich compounds completed 6‐minutes moderate‐ severe‐intensity cycling bouts 1.5 hour post‐ingestion 2 occasions for...

Abstract Cerebral blood volume and metabolism of oxygen decline as part human ageing, this has been previously shown to be related cognitive decline. There is some evidence suggest that polyphenol-rich foods can play an important role in delaying the onset or halting progression age-related health disorders such CVD Alzheimer’s disease improve function. In present study, acute, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, cross-over, randomised Latin-square design study with a washout period at least...

An initial bout of eccentric exercise is known to protect against muscle damage following a repeated the same exercise; however, neuromuscular adaptations owing this phenomenon are unknown.To determine whether disturbances modulated exercise.Following performed with elbow flexors, we measured maximal voluntary force, resting twitch soreness, creatine kinase (CK) and activation (VA) using motor point cortex stimulation at baseline, immediately post-exercise 1, 2, 3, 4 7 days on two occasions,...

Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) is a well-investigated area, however there paucity of data surrounding the response in females. The aim this study was to examine responses from sport-specific bout repeated sprints female athletes. Eleven well-trained females (mean ± SD; age: 22 3 years; height: 166.6 5.7 cm; mass: 62.7 4.5 kg) luteal phase menstrual cycle completed sprint protocol designed induce EIMD (15 × 30 m sprints). Creatine kinase, countermovement jump height, knee extensor...

Abstract Tart Montmorency cherries (MC) are a particularly rich source of anthocyanins and other polyphenols that have been shown to elicit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory vasomodulatory actions. The current study aimed determine the influence chronic MC supplementation on cognitive function mood. In 3-month double-blinded, placebo-controlled parallel study, middle-aged adults (mean ± sd : 48 6 years) were randomly assigned either 30 ml twice daily ( n 25) or same amount an isoenergetic...

Tart Montmorency cherries (MC) have been shown to be rich in anthocyanins and other phytochemicals known anti-inflammatory properties influence pathways that might improve cardiometabolic health. However, there is limited evidence for the longer-term use of tart on these indices. The aim current study was investigate MC concentrate health indices following a 3-month supplementation period. Fifty middle-aged adults (34 males 16 females; mean ± SD age: 48 6 years BMI: 27.6 3.7 kg/m2) completed...

The purpose of this study was to examine student use and perceptions technology enhanced learning tools (TELTs), including their value for learning. Students enrolled onto a 12-week undergraduate science module had access four TELTs each week, (i) recording the lecture (Panopto™), (ii) an animated mini review (ShowMe), (iii) multiple choice quiz hosted on Blackboard® (MCQ), (iv) Twitter feed. Ninety-five students completed survey at end module, which included quantitative qualitative...

Food high in (poly)phenolic compounds, such as anthocyanins, have the potential to improve exercise recovery and performance. Haskap berries are rich but no research has examined human The aim of this study was determine influence berry on parameters endurance running performance.Using a double-blind, placebo controlled, independent groups design, 30 male recreational runners (mean ± SD age, 33 7 years; stature, 178.2 7.2 cm; mass, 77.7 10.6 kg; V˙O2peak, 52.2 6.6 mL/kg/min) volunteered...

ABSTRACT Ladies Gaelic football (LGF) is a traditional, amateur sport played by female athletes. LGF an invasion-based field involving high-intensity, intermittent match play. There currently paucity of research on intercounty (elite level) despite growing interest in the male version game. This article aims to provide strength and conditioning recommendations for with particular focus level Recommendations within this include needs analysis, injury epidemiology, physical physiological...

Clonal T cells undergo programmed cell death (PCD) or apoptosis when cultured without the appropriate cytokines. The cysteine protease, IL-1 beta converting enzyme (ICE), is implicated in based on its structural similarity to PCD gene, ced-3, Caenorhabditis elegans and induction of fibroblasts transfected with recombinant ICE. We show that murine IL-2-dependent CTLL line expresses ICE but not beta. Interestingly, mRNA protein levels increase during apoptosis. Yet inhibition enzymatic...

Endurance athlete performance is greatly dependent on sufficient post-race system recovery, as endurance races have substantial physiological, immunological and metabolic effects these athletes. To date, the of numerous recovery modalities been investigated, however, very limited literature exists pertaining to athletes after without utilisation modalities. As such, this investigation aimed at identifying trend within 48 h a marathon. Serum samples 16 collected 24 before, immediately after,...