The Effect of Sorbet Containing Australian Native Plant Davidson Plum on Oxidative Stress, Antioxidant Defence and Muscle Recovery in Long-distance Runners

Project Description

'The Effect of Sorbet Containing Australian Native Plant Davidson Plum on Oxidative Stress, Antioxidant Defence and Muscle Recovery in Long-distance Runners.

This study has received University of Canberra Human Research Ethics Approval (UCHREC - 14449) and it is registered with the Australia New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry (ACTRN12625000682448).

The aim of this study is to determine the impact of a Strawberry sorbet containing Davidson Plum powder on oxidative stress, and muscle recovery following a high-intensity interval training session in long-distance runners.

Participation

If you are a runner between 18-40 years of age and currently reside in the Canberra region (Including Queanbeyan), Australia, you are invited to participate in this research project.

Participants who agree to participate in the research will be asked to:

1. Attend in-person at UC on six occasions over a three-week period

2. Overall project information session and signing of the informed consent document and completion of the health questionnaire. If eligible, distribution of the sorbet packs, as well as the measurement of anthropometric values (approx. 30 minutes duration) will be completed in this session.

3. The second visit will be no later than one week from the first visit and will be used as the baseline testing for the study, including maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) determination.

4. Consume supplementation and be required to maintain their normal dietary and training patterns for the next 10 days during supplementation

5. Complete laboratory testing as described above

Participation in the research is completely voluntary and participants may, without any penalty, decline to take part or withdraw at any time without providing an explanation

Please enquire if you are:

A runner in the ACT region including Queanbeyan

Male or female aged 18−40 years old

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Meet the Team

  • Prof Andrew McKune

    Prof Andrew McKune

    Professor in Sport & Exercise Science

    (University of Canberra)

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  • Prof Nenad Naumovski

    Professor in Food Science & Human Nutrition

    (Singapore Institute of Technology)

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  • Ms Brittany Harriden

    PhD Student

    (Food Science & Nutrition)

    University of Canberra

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Recent Publication on this and similar topics from our team

  1. Harriden B, Stathopoulos C, Naumovski N (2024). Australian native plants: can we do better on the food market? Food Australia. 76(4) E-Pub

  2. Taesuwan S, Jirarattanarangsri W, Wangtueai S, Hussain MA, Ranadheera S, Zubairu IK, Naumovski N, Phimolsiripol Y. (2024) Unexplored Opportunities of Utilizing Food Waste in Food Product Development for Cardiovascular Health. Current Nutrition Reports. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-024-00571-7

  3. Harriden B, Speer K, Sergi D, Gill C, Popovic-Djordevic J, McKune A, Naumovski N. (2024) The phytochemical composition and unexplored potential of Australian native plants for application in physical activity-related muscle recovery and inflammation: a literature review. Food & Function. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4FO02067G

  4. Venn R, Northey JM, Naumovski N, McKune AJ. (2024) Reliability of an 'at-home' method for monitoring rested and reactive autonomic nervous system activity in children. Children, 11(7) 835. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11070835  

  5. Speer K, McKune AJ, Naumovski N. (2024) Tea and Anxiety: Can this ancient drink reduce our stress levels. Food Australia, 76(2). https://doi/10.3316/informit.T2024051600004500205850727

  6. Nyawose S, Naidoo R, Naumovski N, McKune AJ. (2022). Dietary supplements and beverages: Knowledge, attitudes and practices among semi-professional soccer players in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 34(1). https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2022/v34i1a14018  

  7. Ali A, Riaz S, Sameen A, Naumovski N, Iqbal MW, Rehman A, Mehany T, Zeng X-A, Manzoor MF. (2022). The disposition of bioactive compounds from fruit waste, their extraction and analysis using novel technologies: a review. Processes, 10(10), 2014. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10102014

  8. Nyawose S, Naidoo R, Naumovski N, McKune AJ (2022). The effects of consuming amino acids L-Arginine, L-Citruline (and their combination) as a beverage or powder, on athletic and physical performance: a systematic review. Beverages 8(3) https://doi.org/10.3390/beverages8030048

  9. Harriden B, D'Cunha NM, Kellett J, Isbel S, Panagiotakos DB, Naumovski N. (2022) Are dietary patterns becoming more processed? The effects of different dietary patterns on cognition: A review. Nutrition and health. 28(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060221094129  

  10. Naumovski N, D'Cunha NM (2021) Antioxidant, Phytochemical and Enzymatic Characteristics of Selected Medicinal Plants from the Republic of Korea: A commentary. Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine. https://doi.org/10.14218/ERHM.2021.00030 

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