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Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2026) New Zealand Blackcurrant Anthocyanins for Performance, Recovery and Health: What Dietitians and Sports Nutritionists Need to Know. Dietetics Today, JulAug (2026). pp. 1-5.
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Bateman, James ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6128-0740 and Willems, M. (2026) Blackcurrant Anthocyanin Supplementation alters Exercise-Induced Substrate Utilisation - A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Dietary Supplements, Latest. pp. 1-16. ISSN Print: 1939-0211 Online: 1939-022X
Montanari, S., Lee, B., Blacker, S., Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 and Willems, M. (2025) New Zealand blackcurrant extract has no effect on physiological and cardiovascular responses during low-intensity sustained intermittent isometric contractions in men. European Journal of Applied Physiology, Online (AOP). pp. 1-33. ISSN Print: 1439-6319 Online: 1439-6327
Bryant, Joseph, Cooper, Darren ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3336-1964, Peters, Derek ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7873-7737 and Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2025) Reliability of Standardised High-Intensity Static Stretching on the Hamstrings over Multiple Visits. Muscles, 4 (3). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2813-0413
Willems, M. and Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2025) Alterations of Exercise-Induced Carbohydrate and Fat Oxidation by Anthocyanin-Rich New Zealand Blackcurrant Are Associated with the Pre-Intervention Metabolic Function: A Secondary Analysis of Randomized Crossover Trials. Nutrients, 17 (6). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2072-6643 Online: 2072-6643
Willems, M., Blacker, S., Montanari, S. and Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2025) Anthocyanin-rich blackcurrant supplementation as a nutraceutical ergogenic aid for exercise performance and recovery: A narrative review. Current Developments in Nutrition, 9 (1). pp. 1-39. ISSN eISSN 2475-2991
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Shan, Yusen and Willems, M. (2025) Effects of New Zealand Black Currant Extract on Exercising Substrate Utilization and Postexercise Blood Pressure in Men and Women. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, AOP. pp. 1-12. ISSN Print: 1526-484X Online: 1543-2742
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 and Willems, M. (2024) Effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant, Body Composition, and Sex on Fat Oxidation During Exercise. In: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 2024 Annual Meeting, May 30, 2024, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. (Unpublished)
Shan, Yusen and Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2023) New Zealand Blackcurrant Increases Post-Exercise Hypotension Following Sustained Moderate Intensity Exercise. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 33 (5). pp. 282-290. ISSN Print: 1526-484X Online: 1543-2742
Bryant, Joseph, Cooper, Darren ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3336-1964, Peters, D.M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7873-7737 and Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2023) The Effects of Static Stretching Intensity on Range of Motion and Strength: A Systematic Review. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 8 (37). ISSN 2411-5142
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Dunne, A., Bosworth, M. and Willems, M. (2022) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Force Steadiness of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle during Sustained Submaximal Isometric Contraction. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 7 (2). p. 44. ISSN 2411-5142
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Dunne, A., Bosworth, M. and Willems, M.E.T. (2021) Effect of Intake Duration of Anthocyanin-Rich New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Cardiovascular Responses and Femoral Artery Diameter during Sustained Submaximal Isometric Contraction. Journal of Dietary Supplements. ISSN Print: 1939-0211 Online: 1939-022X
Willems, M.E.T., Todaka, M., Banic, M., Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 and Sekine, Y. (2021) Intake of New Zealand Blackcurrant Powder Affects Skin-Borne Volatile Organic Compounds in Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Journal Of Dietary Supplements. ISSN Print: 1939-0211 Online: 1939-022X
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Sandhu, A. and Joyce, Jennifer ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3129-4555 (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
Thomas, Gavin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588, Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Duncan, Benedict, Bevins, Joe, Corbett, Mark and Warren, M. (2020) Land's End to John o' Groats Cycle Challenge: An overview of the support provided and a qualitative appraisal of its impact. The Sport and Exercise Scientist (63). pp. 20-21. ISSN 1754-3444
Steward, Charles, Zhou, Y., Keane, Gary, Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Liu, Y. and Cullen, Tom (2019) One week of magnesium supplementation lowers IL-6, muscle soreness and increases 1 post exercise blood glucose in response to downhill running. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 119 (11-12). pp. 2617-2627. ISSN Print: 1439-6319 Online: 1439-6327
Willems, M.E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4385-8739, Şahin, M.A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6400-8410, Berendsen, T. and Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2019) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Cycling Performance and Substrate Oxidation in Normobaric Hypoxia in Trained Cyclists. Sports, 7 (3). e67. ISSN 2075-4663
Atakan, M.M., Karavelioğlu, M.B., Harmancı, H., Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 and Bulut, S. (2018) Short Term Creatine Loading Without Weight Gain Improves Sprint, Agility and Leg Strength Performance in Female Futsal Players. Science & Sports, 34 (5). pp. 321-327. ISSN 0765-1597
Thomas, Gavin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588 and Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2018) Walking to Climbing: Supporting a National Three Peaks challenge. The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 58. pp. 26-27. ISSN 1754-3444
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Willems, M.E. and Sahin, M.A. (2018) Matcha Green Tea Drinks Enhance Fat Oxidation During Brisk Walking in Females. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 28 (5). pp. 536-541. ISSN 1526-484X Online: 1543-2742
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 and Willems, M.E. (2018) Dietary Anthocyanins: A Review of the Exercise Performance Effects and Related Physiological Responses. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 29 (3). pp. 322-330. ISSN 1543-2742
Willems, M., Berendsen, T., Mehmet, Ş., Myers, S., Blacker, S.D. and Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2018) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Substrate Oxidation and Cycling Performance in Normobaric Hypoxia. In: ACSM 65th Annual Meeting, 29th May - 2nd June 2018, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. (Unpublished)
Godwin, C., Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 and Willems, M.E. (2017) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Performance During the Running Based Anaerobic Sprint Test in Trained Youth and Recreationally Active Male Football Players. Sports, 5 (3). p. 69. ISSN 2075-4663 Online: 2075-4663
Willems, M.E., Silva, J.D., Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 and Blacker, S.D. (2017) Beneficial Effects on Fasting Insulin and Postprandial Responses Through 7-day Intake of New Zealand Blackcurrant Powder. Journal of Functional Foods in Health and Disease, 7 (7). pp. 483-493. ISSN 2160-3855
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Myers, S.D., Gault, M.L., Edwards, V.C. and Willems, M.E. (2017) Dose Effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant on Substrate Oxidation and Physiological Responses During Prolonged Cycling. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117 (6). pp. 1207-1216. ISSN 1439-6319 Online: 1439-6327
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Myers, S.D., Gault, M.L. and Willems, M.E. (2017) Blackcurrant Alters Physiological Responses and Femoral Artery Diameter During Sustained Isometric Contraction. Nutrients, 9 (6). ISSN 2072-6643 Online: 2072-6643
Murphy, C.A., Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 and Willems, M.E. (2017) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Repeated Cycling Time Trial Performance. Sports, 5 (25). ISSN 2075-4663 Online: 2075-4663
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Myers, S.D., Gault, M.L., Edwards, V. and Willems, M.E. (2017) Cardiovascular Function During Supine Rest in Endurance Trained Males with New Zealand Blackcurrant: A Dose-Response Study. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117 (2). pp. 247-254. ISSN Print: 1439-6319 Online: 1439-6327
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Myers, S.D., Blacker, S.D. and Willems, M.E. (2015) New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract Improves Cycling Performance and Fat Oxidation in Cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 115 (11). pp. 2357-2365. ISSN Print: 1439-6319 Online: 1439-6327
Willems, M.E., Myers, S.D., Gault, M.L. and Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2015) Beneficial Physiological Effects with Blackcurrant Intake in Endurance Athletes. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 25 (4). pp. 367-374. ISSN Print: 1526-484X Online: 1543-2742
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Myers, S.D., Kelly, J.S. and Willems, M.E. (2015) Acute Postexercise Effects of Concentric and Eccentric Exercise on Glucose Tolerance. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 25 (1). pp. 14-19. ISSN Print: 1526-484X Online: 1543-2742
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Myers, S.D., Kelly, J.S. and Willems, M.E. (2015) Effect of Level and Downhill Running on Breathing Efficiency. Sports, 3 (1). pp. 12-20. ISSN Print: 2075-4663 Online:2075-4663
Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Myers, S.D., Blacker, S.D. and Willems, M.E. (2014) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Cycling Performance Across Quartile Distances and the Final km of a 16.1 km Time-trial. In: International Sport and Exercise Nutrition Conference, 16-18 December 2014, Newcastle upon Tyne. (Unpublished)
Willems, M.E., Myers, S.D., Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 and Gault, M.L. (2014) Effect of New Zealand Sujon Blackcurrant on Cardiovascular Responses During Cycling in Triathletes. In: Annual International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference and Expo, 20-21 June 2014, Clearwater Beach, FL, USA. ISSN Online: 1550-2783
Willems, M.E., Myers, S.D., Blacker, S.D. and Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566 (2014) CurraNZ Blackcurrant Improves Cycling Performance and Recovery in Trained Endurance Athletes. In: Annual International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference and Expo, 20-21 June 2014, Clearwater Beach, FL, USA. (Unpublished)

My Most Viewed As Author

#	Item title
1.	Land's End to John o' Groats Cycle Challenge: An overview of the support provided and a qualitative appraisal of its impact	367	9
2.	Matcha Green Tea Drinks Enhance Fat Oxidation During Brisk Walking in Females	364	822
3.	Short Term Creatine Loading Without Weight Gain Improves Sprint, Agility and Leg Strength Performance in Female Futsal Players	349	626
4.	Walking to Climbing: Supporting a National Three Peaks challenge	343	14
5.	Dose Effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant on Substrate Oxidation and Physiological Responses During Prolonged Cycling.	323	511
6.	One week of magnesium supplementation lowers IL-6, muscle soreness and increases 1 post exercise blood glucose in response to downhill running	319	871
7.	Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Cycling Performance Across Quartile Distances and the Final km of a 16.1 km Time-trial	287
8.	Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant on Blood Pressure, Cognitive Function and Functional Performance in Older Adults.	280	485
9.	Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Repeated Cycling Time Trial Performance	271	120
10.	Blackcurrant Alters Physiological Responses and Femoral Artery Diameter During Sustained Isometric Contraction	271	64
11.	Effect of Level and Downhill Running on Breathing Efficiency	262	81
12.	Beneficial Physiological Effects with Blackcurrant Intake in Endurance Athletes	261	334
13.	Acute Postexercise Effects of Concentric and Eccentric Exercise on Glucose Tolerance	259
14.	The Effects of Static Stretching Intensity on Range of Motion and Strength: A Systematic Review	247	241
15.	Effects of New Zealand Black Currant Extract on Exercising Substrate Utilization and Postexercise Blood Pressure in Men and Women	244	39
16.	Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Substrate Oxidation and Cycling Performance in Normobaric Hypoxia	242	93
17.	New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract Improves Cycling Performance and Fat Oxidation in Cyclists	239	313
18.	Cardiovascular Function During Supine Rest in Endurance Trained Males with New Zealand Blackcurrant: A Dose-Response Study	237	291
19.	New Zealand Blackcurrant Increases Post-Exercise Hypotension Following Sustained Moderate Intensity Exercise	233	179
20.	Effect of New Zealand Sujon Blackcurrant on Cardiovascular Responses During Cycling in Triathletes	231
21.	Dietary Anthocyanins: A Review of the Exercise Performance Effects and Related Physiological Responses	222	768
22.	Beneficial Effects on Fasting Insulin and Postprandial Responses Through 7-day Intake of New Zealand Blackcurrant Powder	214	73
23.	Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Performance During the Running Based Anaerobic Sprint Test in Trained Youth and Recreationally Active Male Football Players	207	52
24.	Effect of Intake Duration of Anthocyanin-Rich New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Cardiovascular Responses and Femoral Artery Diameter during Sustained Submaximal Isometric Contraction	204	85
25.	CurraNZ Blackcurrant Improves Cycling Performance and Recovery in Trained Endurance Athletes	197
26.	Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Force Steadiness of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle during Sustained Submaximal Isometric Contraction	189	52
27.	Intake of New Zealand Blackcurrant Powder Affects Skin-Borne Volatile Organic Compounds in Middle-Aged and Older Adults	180	213
28.	Effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant, Body Composition, and Sex on Fat Oxidation During Exercise	180	46
29.	Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Cycling Performance and Substrate Oxidation in Normobaric Hypoxia in Trained Cyclists	166	65
30.	Anthocyanin-rich blackcurrant supplementation as a nutraceutical ergogenic aid for exercise performance and recovery: A narrative review	155	48
31.	Alterations of Exercise-Induced Carbohydrate and Fat Oxidation by Anthocyanin-Rich New Zealand Blackcurrant Are Associated with the Pre-Intervention Metabolic Function: A Secondary Analysis of Randomized Crossover Trials	127	35
32.	Reliability of Standardised High-Intensity Static Stretching on the Hamstrings over Multiple Visits	124	40
33.	New Zealand blackcurrant extract has no effect on physiological and cardiovascular responses during low-intensity sustained intermittent isometric contractions in men	95	6
34.	Blackcurrant Anthocyanin Supplementation alters Exercise-Induced Substrate Utilisation - A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	47	50
35.	New Zealand Blackcurrant Anthocyanins for Performance, Recovery and Health: What Dietitians and Sports Nutritionists Need to Know	11

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