Dr Judith Allgrove

About

I completed my undergraduate degree in Physiology from the University of Bristol and obtained my MSc and PhD in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University where I was awarded the Loughborough University Postgraduate Progression Prize for outstanding academic achievement. My doctoral thesis examined the mucosal immune response to exercise and how this relates to markers of stress and infection risk. During my PhD I held a position as an Applied Physiologist with British Swimming where I provided physiological support and conducted research projects with the high performance swimming squad at Loughborough University in preparation for World and Olympic events.

Following my PhD, I conducted a Research Associate position at Loughborough University to investigate the role of regular polyphenol intake on exercise-induced oxidative stress. My current post is Senior Lecturer in Human Physiology at Kingston University which I have had since 2013.

I am currently the School representative on the Faculty Research Degrees Committee, and sit on the Athena Swan and Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity group within the School. I am also the Chair of the University's Sport, Exercise, Nutrition and Health research hub and the Physiological Society representative for our department.

I represented England in Squash and am passionate about environmental issues and planetary health.

Academic responsibilities

Senior Lecturer in Human Physiology

Qualifications

  • BSc Physiology (University of Bristol)
  • MSc Exercise Physiology (Loughborough University)
  • PhD Exercise Physiology (Loughborough University)
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Teaching and learning

Undergraduate modules taught:

Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology

Human Physiology

Health and Exercise Physiology

Extreme Environments and Ergogenic Aids

Research

My  principle research interests focus on exercise-induced stress, the immune response and the role of nutritional interventions on these responses. This involves the study of the general population, individuals with chronic conditions such as obesity associated disorders (e.g. cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes) and athletes. In addition, I am interested in markers of cardiovascular risk/type 2 diabetes, inflammation and hormones of appetite regulation, translating this research into at risk and underrepresented populations e.g. BAME and women to address the data gap in these groups. Other interests lie in extreme environments e.g. heat/cold exposure, and responding to the increased influence of climate change on physiological responses, performance and health. I have provided scientific support to organisations such as British Swimming, England Rugby and professional football clubs. My work has been supported by external grants including GSK, Nestlé, NHS and UKIR.

Research student supervision

Main supervision

Other supervision

Publications

Number of items: 29.

Article

Grigg, Marie J., Thake, C. Douglas, Allgrove, Judith E., King, James A., Thackray, Alice E., Stensel, David J., Owen, Alun and Broom, David R. (2023) Influence of water-based exercise on energy intake, appetite, and appetite-related hormones in adults : a systematic review and meta-analysis. Appetite, 180, p. 106375. ISSN (print) 0195-6663

Benedetti, Simone, Moir, Hannah J., Stensel, David J., Thackray, Alice E., Naughton, Declan and Allgrove, Judith E. (2021) Effects of moderate to vigorous intensity cycling on appetite, 'ad libitum' energy intake and appetite-related hormones in healthy South Asian and white European men. Appetite, 165, p. 105282. ISSN (print) 0195-6663

Patel, Rishikesh K., Brouner, James, Allgrove, Judith E. and Spendiff, Owen (2020) The influence of different concentrations of flavanol chocolate bars under acute supplement conditions on exercise and performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 120, pp. 2075-2082. ISSN (print) 1439-6319

Loh, Roland, Stamatakis, Emmanuel, Folkerts, Dirk, Allgrove, Judith E. and Moir, Hannah J. (2020) Effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity breaks on blood glucose, insulin and triacylglycerol measures : a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 50(2), pp. 295-330. ISSN (print) 0112-1642

Benedetti, Simone, Al-Tannak, Naser F., Alzharani, Mansour, Moir, Hannah J., Stensel, David J., Thackray, Alice E., Naughton, Declan, Dorak, Mehmet T., Spendiff, Owen, Hill, Natasha, Watson, David G. and Allgrove, Judith (2019) Plasma free fatty acids metabolic profile with LC-MS and appetite-related hormones in South Asian and White European men in relation to adiposity, physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness : a cross-sectional study. Metabolites, 9(4), p. 71. ISSN (online) 2218-1989

Naclerio, Fernando, Larumbe-Zabala, Eneko, Ashrafi, Nadia, Seijo, Marco, Nielsen, Birthe, Allgrove, Judith and Earnest, Conrad P. (2017) Effects of protein–carbohydrate supplementation on immunity and resistance training outcomes : a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117(2), pp. 267-277. ISSN (print) 1439-6319

Harbige, Laurence S., Pinto, Eva, Allgrove, Judith and Thomas, Linda V. (2016) Immune response of healthy adults to the ingested probiotic 'Lactobacillus casei' Shirota. Scandinavian Journal of Immunology, 84(6), pp. 353-364. ISSN (print) 0300-9475

Naclerio, Fernando, Larumbe-Zabala, Eneko, Cooper, Robert, Allgrove, Judith and Earnest, Conrad P (2015) A multi-ingredient containing carbohydrate, proteins L-glutamine and L-carnitine attenuates fatigue perception with no effect on performance, muscle damage or immunity in soccer players. PloS one, 10(4), e0125188. ISSN (print) 1932-6203

Allgrove, J E, Oliveira, M and Gleeson, M (2014) Stimulating whole saliva affects the response of antimicrobial proteins to exercise. Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine & Science In Sports, 24(4), pp. 649-655. ISSN (print) 0905-7188

Mann, S., Beedie, C., Balducci, S., Zanuso, S., Allgrove, J., Bertiato, F. and Jimenez, A. (2014) Changes in insulin sensitivity in response to different modalities of exercise : a review of the evidence. Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, 30(4), pp. 257-268. ISSN (print) 1520-7552

Cooper, Robert, Naclerio, Fernando, Allgrove, Judith and Larumbe-Zabala, Eneko (2014) Effects of a carbohydrate and caffeine gel on intermittent sprint performance in recreationally trained males. European Journal of Sport Science, 14(4), pp. 353-361. ISSN (print) 1746-1391

Tanner, Amy Vivien, Nielsen, Birthe Vejby and Allgrove, Judith (2014) Salivary and plasma cortisol and testosterone responses to interval and tempo runs and a bodyweight-only circuit session in endurance-trained men. Journal of Sports Sciences, 32(7), pp. 680-689. ISSN (print) 0264-0414

Cooper, Robert, Naclerio, Fernando, Larumbe-Zabala, Eneko, Chassin, Ludovic, Allgrove, Judith and Jimenez, Alfonso (2013) Effects of a carbohydrate-protein-creatine supplement on strength performance and body composition in recreationally resistance trained young men. Journal of Exercise Physiology online, 16(1), pp. 72-85. ISSN (online) 1097-9751

Cooper, Robert, Naclerio, Fernando, Allgrove, Judith and Jimenez, Alfonso (2012) Creatine supplementation with specific view to exercise/sports performance : an update. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 9, p. 33. ISSN (online) 1550-2783

Allgrove, Judith E., Chapman, Mark, Christides, Tatiana and Smith, Paul M. (2012) Immunoendocrine responses of male spinal cord injured athletes to 1-hour self-paced exercise : pilot study. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 49(6), pp. 925-933. ISSN (print) 0748-7711

Gomes, E. C., Allgrove, J. E., Florida-James, G. and Stone, V. (2011) Effect of vitamin supplementation on lung injury and running performance in a hot, humid, and ozone polluted environment. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 21(6), e452-e460. ISSN (print) 0905-7188

Allgrove, Judith, Farrell, Emily, Gleeson, Michael, Williamson, Gary and Cooper, Karen (2011) Regular dark chocolate consumption's reduction of oxidative stress and increase of free-fatty-acid mobilization in response to prolonged cycling. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 21(2), pp. 113-123. ISSN (print) 1526-484X

Allgrove, Judith E., Geneen, Louise, Latif, Sarah and Gleeson, Michael (2009) Influence of a fed or fasted state on the s-IgA response to prolonged cycling in active men and women. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 19(3), pp. 209-221. ISSN (print) 1526-484X

Davison, Glen, Allgrove, Judith and Gleeson, Michael (2009) Salivary antimicrobial peptides (LL-[sub]37 and alpha-defensins HNP1–[sub]3), antimicrobial and IgA responses to prolonged exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 106(2), pp. 277-284. ISSN (print) 1439-6319

Allgrove, Judith E., Gomes, Elisa, Hough, John and Gleeson, Michael (2008) Effects of exercise intensity on salivary antimicrobial proteins and markers of stress in active men. Journal of Sports Sciences, 26(6), pp. 653-661. ISSN (print) 0264-0414

Hogervorst, Eef, Bandelow, Stephan, Schmitt, Jeroen, Jentjens, Roy, Oliveira, Marta, Allgrove, Judith, Carter, Tom and Gleeson, Michael (2008) Caffeine improves physical and cognitive performance during exhaustive exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40(10), pp. 1841-1851. ISSN (print) 0195-9131

Book Section

Allgrove, Judith and Davison, Glen (2019) Immune function and the exercising female. In: Forsyth, Jacky and Roberts, Claire-Marie, (eds.) The exercising female : science and its applications. Abingdon, U.K. : Routledge. (Routledge Research in Sport and Exercise Science) ISBN 9781351200271

Allgrove, Judith and Davison, Glen (2018) Chocolate/cocoa polyphenols and oxidative stress [an update]. In: Watson, Ronald Ross , Preedy, Victor R. and Zibadi, Sherma, (eds.) Polyphenols : mechanisms of action in human health and disease. 2nd ed. London, U.K. : Academic Press. pp. 207-219. ISBN 9780128130063

Cooper, Robert and Allgrove, Judith (2015) Basic nutrition and hydration guidelines. In: UNSPECIFIED, (ed.) EuropeActive's foundations for exercise professionals : core knowledge for all EQF levels. Leeds, U.K. : Human Kinetics. pp. 159-172. ISSN (print) 9781450423779

Allgrove, Judith and Davison, Glen (2014) Dark chocolate/cocoa polyphenols and oxidative stress. In: Watson, Ronald Ross , Preedy, Victor R. and Zibadi, Sherma, (eds.) Polyphenols in human health and disease (Vol 1: Polyphenols in chronic diseases and their mechanisms of action). London, U.K. : Academic Press. pp. 241-251. ISBN 9780123984715

Conference or Workshop Item

Loh, Roland, Stamatakis, Emmanuel, Folkerts, Dirk, Allgrove, Judith and Moir, Hannah (2018) A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity breaks on blood glucose, insulin, traicylglycerol. In: 7th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress; 15-17 Oct 2018, London, U.K.. (Unpublished)

Loh, R., Stamatakis, E., Folkers, D., Allgrove, J. and Moir, H. (2018) A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity breaks on blood glucose, insulin, triacylglycerol. In: 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science; 04 - 07 Jul 2018, Dublin Ireland. (Unpublished)

Benedetti, Simone, Moir, Hannah, Naughton, Declan, Hill, Natasha, Stensel, David, Thackray, Alice and Allgrove, Judith (2018) Physical activity, and risk factors for Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease in South Asian and European men. In: Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2018; 14 -18 Mar 2018, London, U.K..

Loh, Roland, Stamatakis, E, Allgrove, Judith and Moir, Hannah (2017) A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity breaks on glycaemia, insulinaemia, lipaemia. In: The integrative physiology of physical inactivity across the lifespan symposium; 01 Dec 2017, London, U.K.. (Unpublished)

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