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Green, C, Ong, M, Rowland, S, Bongiovanni, T, James, L, Clifford, T, Bailey, SJ, Heaney, L (2024) Investigating serum concentration profiles of orally ingested short-chain fatty acid supplements, Food & Function, ISSN: 2042-6496. DOI: 10.1039/d4fo04028g.

Yang, Y, Thackray, A, Shen, T, Alotaibi, TF, Alanazi, T, Clifford, T, Hartescu, I, King, J, Willis, S, Roberts, M, Lolli, L, Atkinson, G, Stensel, D (2024) A replicate crossover trial on the inter-individual variability of sleep indices in response to acute exercise undertaken by healthy men, Sleep, ISSN: 0161-8105.

Thorley, J, Alhebshi, A, Rodriguez-Mateos, A, Zhang, Z, Bailey, S, Martin, N, Bishop, N, Clifford, T (2024) Acute supplementation with a curcuminoid-based formulation fails to enhance resting or exercise-induced NRF2 activity in males and females, Food & Function, ISSN: 2042-6496. DOI: 10.1039/d4fo02681k.

Johnson, D, Cable, T, Funnell, M, Peden, D, Thorley, J, Da Cunha, MF, Reynolds, K, Harris, L, Wood, M, Chavez-O'Reilly, T, Carrington, J, Bailey, S, Clifford, T, Heaney, L, James, L (2024) Effects of cannabidiol ingestion on thermoregulatory and inflammatory responses to treadmill exercise in the heat in recreationally active males, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003568.

Abbott, W, Walsh, L, Clifford, T (2024) The influence of muscle strength and aerobic fitness on functional recovery in elite female soccer players, The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, ISSN: 0022-4707. DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.24.15964-6.

Georgiou, GD, Antoniou, K, Antoniou, S, Michelekaki, EA, Zare, R, Redha, AA, Prokopidis, K, Christodoulides, E, Clifford, T (2024) Effect of beta-alanine supplementation on maximal intensity exercise in trained young male individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, ISSN: 1526-484X. DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2024-0027.

Morgans, R, Scholten, JS, Rhodes, D, Ceylan, Hİ, Ryan, B, Oliveira, R, Clifford, T (2024) The effect of Panax ginseng supplementation on markers of resistance exercise-induced muscle damage: a systematic review, The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, ISSN: 0022-4707. DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.24.15832-x.

Peden, DL, Derbyshire, S, Funnell, MP, McLeod, CJ, Rumbold, P, Hansell, E, Clifford, T, Mears, SA, James, L (2024) Fluid and electrolyte balance following consumption of skimmed milk and a plant-based soya beverage at rest in euhydrated males, European Journal of Applied Physiology, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI: 10.1007/s00421-024-05516-0.

Thorley, J, Alhebshi, A, Bailey, S, Martin, N, Bishop, N, Clifford, T (2024) Influence of biological sex on exercise-induced nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 and downstream targets, Redox Experimental Medicine, 2024(1), e240003, ISSN: 2755-158X. DOI: 10.1530/rem-24-0003.

Sanders, N, Randell, R, Thomas, C, Bailey, S, Clifford, T (2024) Sleep architecture of elite soccer players surrounding match days as measured by WHOOP straps, Chronobiology International, 41(4), pp.539-547, ISSN: 0742-0528. DOI: 10.1080/07420528.2024.2325022.

Abbott, W, Exall, Z, Walsh, L, Clifford, T (2024) Menstrual Cycle and Situational Match Variables: Effects on Well-Being in Professional Female Soccer Players, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 95(3), pp.688-696, ISSN: 0270-1367. DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2023.2298443.

Martínez, AP, Diaz, MC, Romero, LA, Redha, AA, Zare, R, Hernandez, SV, Prokopidis, K, Clifford, T (2024) Effects of Vaccinium berries (blueberries, cranberries and bilberries) on oxidative stress, inflammation, exercise performance, and recovery – a systematic review, Food & Function, 15(2), pp.444-459, ISSN: 2042-6496. DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04435a.

Thomas, C, Kingshott, RN, Allott, KM, Tang, JCY, Dunn, R, Fraser, WD, Thorley, J, Virgilio, N, Prawitt, J, Hogervorst, E, Skarabot, J, Clifford, T (2023) Collagen peptide supplementation before bedtime reduces sleep fragmentation and improves cognitive function in physically active males with sleep complaints, European Journal of Nutrition, 63(1), ISSN: 1436-6207. DOI: 10.1007/s00394-023-03267-w.

Thorley, J, Thomas, C, Bailey, S, Martin, N, Bishop, N, Clifford, T (2023) Mechanically demanding eccentric exercise increases nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 activity in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, Journal of Sports Sciences, 41(12), pp.1231-1239, ISSN: 0264-0414. DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2023.2263713.

Johnson, DA, Funnell, MP, Heaney, LM, Cable, TG, Wheeler, PC, Bailey, SJ, Clifford, T, James, LJ (2023) Cannabidiol Oil Ingested as Sublingual Drops or Within Gelatin Capsules Shows Similar Pharmacokinetic Profiles in Healthy Males, Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, ISSN: 2578-5125. DOI: 10.1089/can.2023.0117.

Johnson, D, Hogan, M, Marriot, R, Heaney, L, Bailey, S, Clifford, T, James, L (2023) A comparison of advertised versus actual cannabidiol (CBD) content of oils, aqueous tinctures, e-liquids and drinks purchased in the UK, Journal of Cannabis Research, 5(1), 28, ISSN: 2522-5782. DOI: 10.1186/s42238-023-00183-y.

Thorley, J, Thomas, C, Thon, N, Nuttall, H, Martin, N, Bishop, N, Bailey, S, Clifford, T (2023) Combined effects of green tea supplementation and eccentric exercise on nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 activity, European Journal of Applied Physiology, 124(1), ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI: 10.1007/s00421-023-05271-8.

Zare, R, Kimble, R, Redha, AA, Cerullo, G, Clifford, T (2023) How can chokeberry (Aronia) (poly)phenol-rich supplementation help athletes? A systematic review of human clinical trials, Food & Function, 14(12), pp.5478-5491, ISSN: 2042-6496. DOI: 10.1039/d3fo00336a.

Alsharif, NS, Clifford, T, Alhebshi, A, Rowland, SN, Bailey, S (2023) Effects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Performance during Single and Repeated bouts of Short-Duration High-intensity Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials, Antioxidants, 12(6), ISSN: 2076-3921. DOI: 10.3390/antiox12061194.

Tan, R, Pennell, A, Karl, S, Cass, J, Go, K, Clifford, T, Bailey, S, Storm, C (2023) Effects of dietary nitrate supplementation on back squat and bench press performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Nutrients, 15(11), ISSN: 2072-6643. DOI: 10.3390/nu15112493.

Bester, R, Stander, Z, Mason, S, Keane, KM, Howatson, G, Clifford, T, Stevenson, EJ, Loots, DT (2023) The metabolic recovery of marathon runners: an untargeted 1H-NMR metabolomics perspective, Frontiers in Physiology, 14, 1117687, DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1117687.

Bell, OJ, Flynn, D, Clifford, T, West, D, Stevenson, E, Avery, L (2023) Identifying behavioural barriers and facilitators to engaging men in a community-based lifestyle intervention to improve physical and mental health and well-being, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 20, 25, DOI: 10.1186/s12966-023-01425-1.

Abbott, W, Hansell, E, Brett, A, Skarabot, J, James, L, Clifford, T (2023) Curcumin attenuates delayed-onset muscle soreness and muscle function deficits following a soccer match in male professional soccer players, International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(4), ISSN: 1555-0265. DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0283.

Taylor, G, Leonard, A, Tang, JCY, Dunn, R, Fraser, WD, Virgilio, N, Prawitt, J, Stevenson, E, Clifford, T (2022) The effects of collagen peptides on exercise-induced gastrointestinal stress: a randomized, controlled trial, European Journal of Nutrition, ISSN: 1436-6207. DOI: 10.1007/s00394-022-03051-2.

Whyte, E, Sutcliffe, A, Keegan, P, Clifford, T, Matu, J, Shannon, OM, Griffiths, A (2022) Effects of partial penectomy for penile cancer on sexual function: A systematic review, PLoS ONE, 17(9), e0274914, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274914.

Tarnowski, CA, Rollo, I, Carter, JM, Lizarraga-Dallo, MA, Oliva, MP, Clifford, T, James, L, Randell, R (2022) Fluid balance and carbohydrate intake of elite female soccer players during training and competition, Nutrients, 14(15), 3188, DOI: 10.3390/nu14153188.

Shannon, OM, Clifford, T, Seals, DR, Craighead, DH, Rossman, MJ (2022) Nitric oxide, aging and aerobic exercise: Sedentary individuals to Master's athletes, Nitric Oxide, 125-126, pp.31-39, ISSN: 1089-8603. DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2022.06.002.

Abbott, W, Thomas, C, Clifford, T (2022) Effect of playing status and fixture congestion on training load, mental fatigue, and recovery status in Premier League academy goalkeepers, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(2), pp.375-382, ISSN: 1064-8011. DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004274.

Shannon, OM, Allen, JD, Bescos, R, Burke, L, Clifford, T, Easton, C, Gonzalez, JT, Jones, AM, Jonvik, KL, Larsen, FJ, Peeling, P, Piknova, B, Siervo, M, Vanhatalo, A, McGawley, K, Porcelli, S (2022) Dietary inorganic nitrate as an ergogenic aid: an expert consensus derived via the modified Delphi technique, Sports Medicine, 52(10), pp.2537-2558, ISSN: 0112-1642. DOI: 10.1007/s40279-022-01701-3.

Capper, T, Clifford, T, Taylor, G, Iqbal, W, West, D, Stevenson, E, Siervo, M (2022) Ageing modifies acute resting blood pressure responses to incremental consumption of dietary nitrate: a randomised, cross-over clinical trial, British Journal of Nutrition, 129(3), pp.442-453, ISSN: 0007-1145. DOI: 10.1017/s0007114522001337.

Field, A, Corr, LD, Sarmento, H, Naughton, R, Clifford, T, Haines, M, Page, RM, Harper, LD (2022) The impact of 120 minutes of soccer-specific exercise on recovery, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 94(1), pp.237-245, ISSN: 0270-1367. DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2021.1964697.

Reynolds, K, Clifford, T, Mears, S, James, L (2022) A food first approach to carbohydrate supplementation in endurance exercise: a systematic review, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 32(4), pp.296-310, ISSN: 1526-484X. DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2021-0261.

Alhebshi, A, Alsharif, N, Thorley, J, James, L, Clifford, T (2021) The effects of dietary protein supplementation on exercise-induced inflammation and oxidative stress: a systematic review of human trials, Antioxidants, 11(1), 13, DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010013.

Abbott, W and Clifford, T (2021) The influence of muscle strength and aerobic fitness on functional recovery in professional soccer, The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 62(12), pp.1623-1629, ISSN: 0022-4707. DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.21.13401-2.

Stander, Z, Luies, L, van Reenen, M, Howatson, G, Keane, KM, Clifford, T, Stevenson, EJ, Loots, DT (2021) Beetroot juice — a suitable post-marathon metabolic recovery supplement?, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 18, 72, ISSN: 1550-2783. DOI: 10.1186/s12970-021-00468-8.

Capper, TE, Siervo, M, Clifford, T, Taylor, G, Iqbal, W, West, D, Stevenson, EJ (2021) Pharmacokinetic profile of incremental oral doses of dietary nitrate in young and older adults: a crossover randomized clinical trial, The Journal of Nutrition, 152(1), pp.130-139, ISSN: 0022-3166. DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxab354.

Bester, R, Stander, Z, Mason, S, Keane, KM, Howatson, G, Clifford, T, Stevenson, EJ, Loots, DT (2021) Characterizing marathon-induced metabolic changes using 1H-NMR metabolomics, Metabolites, 11(10), 656, DOI: 10.3390/metabo11100656.

Khatri, M, Naughton, RJ, Clifford, T, Harper, LD, Corr, L (2021) The effects of collagen peptide supplementation on body composition, collagen synthesis, and recovery from joint injury and exercise: a systematic review, Amino Acids, 53(10), pp.1493-1506, ISSN: 0939-4451. DOI: 10.1007/s00726-021-03072-x.

Griffiths, A, Matu, J, Whyte, E, Akin-Nibosun, P, Clifford, T, Stevenson, E, Shannon, OM (2021) The Mediterranean dietary pattern for optimising health and performance in competitive athletes: A narrative review, British Journal of Nutrition, 128(7), pp.1285-1298, ISSN: 0007-1145. DOI: 10.1017/s0007114521003202.

Corr, LD, Field, A, Pufal, D, Clifford, T, Harper, LD, Naughton, RJ (2021) The effects of cocoa flavanols on indices of muscle recovery and exercise performance: a narrative review, BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 13(1), 90, DOI: 10.1186/s13102-021-00319-8.

Abbott, W and Clifford, T (2021) Professional academy soccer players’ perceived experiences of loan environments, Soccer & Society, 23(6), pp.609-630, ISSN: 1466-0970. DOI: 10.1080/14660970.2021.1951253.

Jones, L, Bailey, S, Rowland, S, Alsharif, N, Shannon, OM, Clifford, T (2021) The effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice on markers of exercise-induced muscle damage: a systematic review and meta-analysis of human intervention trials, Journal of Dietary Supplements, 19(6), pp.749-771, ISSN: 1939-0211. DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2021.1939472.

Shannon, OM, Easton, C, Shepherd, AI, Siervo, M, Bailey, S, Clifford, T (2021) Dietary nitrate and population health: a narrative review of the translational potential of existing laboratory studies, BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 13(1), 65, DOI: 10.1186/s13102-021-00292-2.

Northeast, B and Clifford, T (2021) The effect of creatine supplementation on markers of exercise-induced muscle damage: A systematic review and meta-analysis of human intervention trials, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 31(3), pp.276-291, ISSN: 1526-484X. DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0282.

Randell, R, Clifford, T, Drust, B, Moss, SL, Unnithan, VB, De Ste Croix, MBA, Datson, N, Martin, D, Mayho, H, Carter, JM, Rollo, I (2021) Physiological characteristics of female soccer players and health and performance considerations: a narrative review, Sports Medicine, 51, ISSN: 0112-1642. DOI: 10.1007/s40279-021-01458-1.

Clifford, T, Acton, J, Cocksedge, S, Davies, KAB, Bailey, S (2021) The effect of dietary phytochemicals on nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) activation: a systematic review of human intervention trials, Molecular Biology Reports, 48, pp.1745-1761, ISSN: 0301-4851. DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-06041-x.

Martinez-Negrin, G, Acton, J, Cocksedge, S, Bailey, S, Clifford, T (2020) The effect of dietary (poly)phenols on exercise-induced physiological adaptations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of human intervention trials, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 62(11), pp.2872-2887, ISSN: 1040-8398. DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1860898.

Parton, AJ, Waldron, M, Clifford, T, Jeffries, O (2020) Thermo-behavioural responses to orally applied L-menthol exhibit sex-specific differences during exercise in a hot environment, Physiology & Behavior, 229, 113250, ISSN: 0031-9384. DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2020.113250.

Abbott, W, Brett, A, Watson, AW, Brooker, H, Clifford, T (2020) Sleep restriction in elite soccer players: Effects on explosive power, wellbeing, and cognitive function, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 93(2), pp.325-332, ISSN: 0270-1367. DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1834071.

Mistry, K, van der Steen, B, Clifford, T, van Holthoon, F, Kleinnijenhuis, A, Prawitt, J, Labus, M, Vanhoecke, B, Lovat, PE, McConnell, A (2020) Potentiating cutaneous wound healing in young and aged skin with nutraceutical collagen peptides, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 46(1), pp.109-117, ISSN: 0307-6938. DOI: 10.1111/ced.14392.

Corr, LD, Field, A, Pufal, D, Killey, J, Clifford, T, Harper, LD, Naughton, RJ (2020) Acute consumption of varied doses of cocoa flavanols does not influence exercise-induced muscle damage, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 30(5), pp.338-344, ISSN: 1526-484X. DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0057.

Clifford, T, Hayes, EJ, Scragg, JH, Taylor, G, Smith, K, Davies, KAB, Stevenson, EJ (2020) The effects of a high-protein diet on markers of muscle damage following exercise in active older adults: a randomized, controlled trial, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 30(5), pp.323-329, ISSN: 1526-484X. DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0113.

Stander, Z, Luies, L, Mienie, LJ, Van Reenen, M, Howatson, G, Keane, KM, Clifford, T, Stevenson, EJ, Loots, DT (2020) The unaided recovery of marathon-induced serum metabolome alterations, Scientific Reports, 10(1), 11060, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-67884-9.

Abbott, W, Brownlee, TE, Naughton, RJ, Clifford, T, Page, R, Harper, LD (2020) Changes in perceptions of mental fatigue during a season in professional under-23 English Premier League soccer players, Research in Sports Medicine, 28(4), pp.529-539, ISSN: 1543-8627. DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2020.1784176.

Abbott, W, Brett, A, Brownlee, TE, Hammond, KM, Harper, LD, Naughton, RJ, Anderson, L, Munson, EH, Sharkey, JV, Randell, RK, Clifford, T (2020) The prevalence of disordered eating in elite male and female soccer players, Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 26, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-020-00872-0.

Clifford, T, Jeffries, O, Stevenson, EJ, Davies, KAB (2020) The effects of vitamin C and E on exercise-induced physiological adaptations: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, pp.1-11, ISSN: 1040-8398. DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2019.1703642.

Swartz, MC, Allen, K, Deer, RR, Lyons, EJ, Swartz, MD, Clifford, T (2019) A narrative review on the potential of red beetroot as an adjuvant strategy to counter fatigue in children with cancer, Nutrients, 11(12), ISSN: 2072-6643. DOI: 10.3390/nu11123003.

Abbott, W, Brownlee, TE, Harper, LD, Naughton, RJ, Richardson, A, Clifford, T (2019) A season long investigation into the effects of injury, match selection and training load on mental wellbeing in professional under 23 soccer players: A team case study, European Journal of Sport Science, 19(9), pp.1250-1256, ISSN: 1746-1391. DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1600586.

Abbott, W, Brashill, C, Brett, A, Clifford, T (2019) Tart Cherry Juice: No Effect on Muscle Function Loss or Muscle Soreness in Professional Soccer Players After a Match, International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, pp.1-21, ISSN: 1555-0265. DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2019-0221.

Clifford, T, Babateen, A, Shannon, OM, Capper, T, Ashor, A, Stephan, B, Robinson, L, O'Hara, JP, Mathers, JC, Stevenson, E, Siervo, M (2019) Effects of inorganic nitrate and nitrite consumption on cognitive function and cerebral blood flow: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(15), pp.2400-2410, ISSN: 1040-8398. DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1453779.

Clifford, T (2019) Nutritional and Pharmacological Interventions to Expedite Recovery Following Muscle-Damaging Exercise in Older Adults: A Narrative Review of the Literature, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 27(6), pp.914-928, ISSN: 1063-8652. DOI: 10.1123/japa.2018-0351.

Clifford, T and Blyth, C (2019) A pilot study comparing the prevalence of orthorexia nervosa in regular students and those in University sports teams, Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 24(3), pp.473-480, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-018-0584-0.

Kupusarevic, J, McShane, K, Clifford, T (2019) Cherry Gel Supplementation Does Not Attenuate Subjective Muscle Soreness or Alter Wellbeing Following a Match in a Team of Professional Rugby Union players: A Pilot Study, Sports, 7(4), pp.84-84, DOI: 10.3390/sports7040084.

Clifford, T, Ventress, M, Allerton, DM, Stansfield, S, Tang, JCY, Fraser, WD, Vanhoecke, B, Prawitt, J, Stevenson, E (2019) The effects of collagen peptides on muscle damage, inflammation and bone turnover following exercise: a randomized, controlled trial, Amino Acids, 51(4), pp.691-704, ISSN: 0939-4451. DOI: 10.1007/s00726-019-02706-5.

Abbott, W, Brett, A, Cockburn, E, Clifford, T (2019) Presleep Casein Protein Ingestion: Acceleration of Functional Recovery in Professional Soccer Players, International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14(3), pp.385-391, ISSN: 1555-0265. DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2018-0385.

McLeman, LA, Ratcliffe, K, Clifford, T (2019) Pre- and post-exercise nutritional practices of amateur runners in the UK: are they meeting the guidelines for optimal carbohydrate and protein intakes?, Sport Sciences for Health, 15(3), pp.511-517, ISSN: 1824-7490. DOI: 10.1007/s11332-019-00537-1.

McHugh, MP, Clifford, T, Abbott, W, Kwiecien, SY, Kremenic, IJ, DeVita, JJ, Howatson, G (2019) Countermovement Jump Recovery in Professional Soccer Players Using an Inertial Sensor, International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14(1), pp.9-15, ISSN: 1555-0265. DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2018-0131.

Apweiler, E, Wallace, D, Stansfield, S, Allerton, D, Brown, M, Stevenson, E, Clifford, T (2018) Pre-bed casein protein supplementation does not enhance acute functional recovery in physically active males and females when exercise is performed in the morning, Sports, 7(1), 5, DOI: 10.3390/sports7010005.

Stander, Z, Luies, L, Mienie, LJ, Keane, KM, Howatson, G, Clifford, T, Stevenson, EJ, Loots, DT (2018) The altered human serum metabolome induced by a marathon, Metabolomics, 14(11), 150, ISSN: 1573-3882. DOI: 10.1007/s11306-018-1447-4.

Abbott, W, Brownlee, TE, Harper, LD, Naughton, RJ, Clifford, T (2018) The independent effects of match location, match result and the quality of opposition on subjective wellbeing in under 23 soccer players: a case study, Research in Sports Medicine, 26(3), pp.262-275, ISSN: 1543-8627. DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2018.1447476.

Clifford, T, Abbott, W, Kwiecien, SY, Howatson, G, McHugh, MP (2018) Cryotherapy Reinvented: Application of Phase Change Material for Recovery in Elite Soccer, International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(5), pp.584-589, ISSN: 1555-0265. DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2017-0334.

Clifford, T, Bowman, A, Capper, T, Allerton, DM, Foster, E, Birch-Machin, M, Lietz, G, Howatson, G, Stevenson, EJ (2018) A pilot study investigating reactive oxygen species production in capillary blood after a marathon and the influence of an antioxidant-rich beetroot juice, Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 43(3), pp.303-306, ISSN: 1715-5312. DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0587.

Clifford, T, Howatson, G, West, DJ, Stevenson, EJ (2017) Beetroot juice is more beneficial than sodium nitrate for attenuating muscle pain after strenuous eccentric-bias exercise, Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 42(11), pp.1185-1191, ISSN: 1715-5312. DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0238.

Clifford, T, Wood, MJ, Stocks, P, Howatson, G, Stevenson, EJ, Hilkens, CMU (2017) T-regulatory cells exhibit a biphasic response to prolonged endurance exercise in humans, European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117(8), pp.1727-1737, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI: 10.1007/s00421-017-3667-0.

Clifford, T, Bell, O, West, DJ, Howatson, G, Stevenson, EJ (2017) Antioxidant-rich beetroot juice does not adversely affect acute neuromuscular adaptation following eccentric exercise, Journal of Sports Sciences, 35(8), pp.812-819, ISSN: 0264-0414. DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1192670.

Clifford, T, Allerton, DM, Brown, MA, Harper, L, Horsburgh, S, Keane, KM, Stevenson, EJ, Howatson, G (2017) Minimal muscle damage after a marathon and no influence of beetroot juice on inflammation and recovery, Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 42(3), pp.263-270, ISSN: 1715-5312. DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2016-0525.

Kirk, B, Mitchell, J, Jackson, M, Amirabdollahian, F, Alizadehkhaiyat, O, Clifford, T (2017) A2 Milk Enhances Dynamic Muscle Function Following Repeated Sprint Exercise, a Possible Ergogenic Aid for A1-Protein Intolerant Athletes?, Nutrients, 9(2), pp.94-94, DOI: 10.3390/nu9020094.

Clifford, T, Berntzen, B, Davison, G, West, D, Howatson, G, Stevenson, E (2016) Effects of Beetroot Juice on Recovery of Muscle Function and Performance between Bouts of Repeated Sprint Exercise, Nutrients, 8(8), pp.506-506, DOI: 10.3390/nu8080506.

Harper, LD, Clifford, T, Briggs, MA, McNamee, G, West, DJ, Stevenson, E, Russell, M (2016) The Effects of 120 Minutes of Simulated Match Play on Indices of Acid-Base Balance in Professional Academy Soccer Players, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30(6), pp.1517-1524, ISSN: 1064-8011. DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001271.

Keane, KM, George, TW, Constantinou, CL, Brown, MA, Clifford, T, Howatson, G (2016) Effects of Montmorency tart cherry (Prunus Cerasus L.) consumption on vascular function in men with early hypertension, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 103(6), pp.1531-1539, ISSN: 0002-9165. DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.115.123869.

Clifford, T, Constantinou, CM, Keane, KM, West, DJ, Howatson, G, Stevenson, EJ (2016) The plasma bioavailability of nitrate and betanin from Beta vulgaris rubra in humans, European Journal of Nutrition, 56(3), pp.1245-1254, ISSN: 1436-6207. DOI: 10.1007/s00394-016-1173-5.

Clifford, T, Bell, O, West, DJ, Howatson, G, Stevenson, EJ (2016) The effects of beetroot juice supplementation on indices of muscle damage following eccentric exercise, European Journal of Applied Physiology, 116(2), pp.353-362, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI: 10.1007/s00421-015-3290-x.

Clifford, T, Howatson, G, West, D, Stevenson, E (2015) The Potential Benefits of Red Beetroot Supplementation in Health and Disease, Nutrients, 7(4), pp.2801-2822, DOI: 10.3390/nu7042801.

Ackerman, J, Clifford, T, McNaughton, LR, Bentley, DJ (2014) The effect of an acute antioxidant supplementation compared with placebo on performance and hormonal response during a high volume resistance training session, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 11(1), 10, ISSN: 1550-2783. DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-11-10.

Clifford, T, Mitchell, N, Scott, A (2013) The Influence of Different Sources of Polyphenols on Sub- Maximal Cycling and Time Trial Performance, Journal of Athletic Enhancement, 02(06), DOI: 10.4172/2324-9080.1000130.

Hernández-Landa, RE, Lazo, M, Salado, DD, Sánchez-Almanzar, E, Cepeda-Marte, JL, Zare, R, Redha, AA, Clifford, T (Accepted for publication) Dietary Supplementation Strategies for Improving Training Adaptations, Antioxidant Status and Performance of Volleyball Players: A Systematic Review, Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, ISSN: 2096-6709. DOI: 10.1007/s42978-024-00297-6.

Lithgow, H, Gibson, L, Wilson, R, Guthrie, N, Ingram-Sills, L, Clifford, T, Ross, M (Accepted for publication) An ultra-endurance event leads to changes in circulating regulatory T-cells, CD4+ naïve and CD8+ effector memory T-cells in the 48 h post-race recovery period, European Journal of Applied Physiology, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI: 10.1007/s00421-024-05677-y.



Chapters

Randell, RK, Rollo, I, Moss, SL, Clifford, T (2024) Sports nutrition needs. In Women’s Football, Routledge, pp.99-112, DOI: 10.4324/9781003381914-8.

Bentley, DJ, Ackerman, J, Clifford, T, Slattery, KS (2014) Acute and Chronic Effects of Antioxidant Supplementation on Exercise Performance. In Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition, pp.141-154.



Datasets

Green, C, Ong, M, Rowland, S, Bongiovanni, T, James, L, Clifford, T, Bailey, S, Heaney, L (2024) Short-chain Fatty Acid Serum Concentrations - Raw Data, DOI: 10.17028/rd.lboro.27264402.

Johnson, D, Hogan, M, Marriot, R, Heaney, L, Bailey, S, Clifford, T, James, L (2023) Supporting data. A Comparison of Advertised versus Actual Cannabidiol (CBD) Content 2021, DOI: 10.17028/rd.lboro.16920004.

Zare, R, Kimble, R, Redha, AA, Cerullo, G, Clifford, T (2023) Supplementary information for How can chokeberry (Aronia) (poly)phenol-rich supplementation help athletes? A systematic review of human clinical trials, DOI: 10.17028/rd.lboro.23523312.

Ackerman, J, Clifford, T, McNaughton, LR, Bentley, DJ (2023) Supplementary information files for The effect of an acute antioxidant supplementation compared with placebo on performance and hormonal response during a high volume resistance training session, DOI: 10.17028/rd.lboro.22710064.

Capper, TE, Siervo, M, Clifford, T, Taylor, G, Iqbal, W, West, D, Stevenson, EJ (2021) Supplementary information files for: Pharmacokinetic profile of incremental oral doses of dietary nitrate in young and older adults: a crossover randomized clinical trial, DOI: 10.17028/rd.lboro.16917508.

Clifford, T, Acton, J, Cocksedge, S, Bowden-Davies, KA, Bailey, S (2021) Supplementary Information files for The effect of dietary phytochemicals on nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) activation: a systematic review of human intervention trials, DOI: 10.17028/rd.lboro.15178347.



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