Nura Alwan

ORCID: 0000-0002-7033-6250
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Research Areas
  • Thermoregulation and physiological responses
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Vitamin D Research Studies
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
  • Exercise and Physiological Responses
  • Muscle metabolism and nutrition

Liverpool John Moores University
2015-2022

Oxford Brookes University
2022

Skeletal muscle is a direct target for vitamin D. Observational studies suggest that low 25[OH]D correlates with functional recovery of skeletal following eccentric contractions in humans and crush injury rats. However, definitive association yet to be established. To address this gap knowledge relation damage repair, randomised, placebo-controlled trial was performed 20 males insufficient concentrations serum 25(OH)D (45 ± 25 nmol/l). Prior 6 wk supplemental D 3 (4,000 IU/day) or placebo...

10.1152/ajpendo.00375.2015 article EN AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015-10-27

Little is known about weight loss practices and eating behaviours in female physique athletes. This study investigated the history, practices, key influences during pre-competition period a large cohort of athletes stratified by division experience level. Eating attitudes were assessed to identify whether at risk developing an disorder. Using cross-sectional research design, ( n = 158) recruited completed anonymous online self-reported survey consisting two validated questionnaires: Rapid...

10.1371/journal.pone.0262514 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2022-01-14
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