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Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant on Blood Pressure, Cognitive Function and Functional Performance in Older Adults.

Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Sandhu, A. and Joyce, Jennifer (2020) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant on Blood Pressure, Cognitive Function and Functional Performance in Older Adults. Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics, 39 (2). pp. 99-113. ISSN Print: 2155-1197 Online: 2155-1200

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Abstract

New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) can increase exercise performance in young adults, potentially by anthocyanin-induced cardiovascular function alterations and increased blood flow, however effects upon blood pressure, functional exercise performance and cognitive function in older adults is unknown. In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over design, 14 older adults (age: 69±4 years, height: 172±9 cm, body mass: 85±12) ingested NZBC extract (600 mg·day-1 CurraNZ™) or placebo (PL, 600 mg microcrystalline cellulose) for 7-days (7-day washout between conditions). On day-7, 2-hours following consumption of the capsules, resting blood pressure, cognitive function (Cambridge neuropsychological test automated battery) and 6-minute walk test performance and were measured. Intake of NZBC caused a decrease (P<0.05) in systolic (PL: 136±14; NZBC: 130±12 mmHg) and diastolic (PL: 84±11; NZBC 78±6 mmHg) blood pressure. There was no effect on 6-minute walk performance or cognitive function variables. Future research should address optimisation of intake and examine cardiovascular responses during exercise.

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Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords: New Zealand blackcurrant, anthocyanins, cognitive function, functional performance, older adults
Subjects: Q Science > QP Physiology
Divisions: College of Business, Psychology and Sport > School of Sport and Exercise Science
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Depositing User: Matthew Cook
Date Deposited: 17 Dec 2019 11:25
Last Modified: 06 Jan 2021 01:00
URI: https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/8996

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