Dr Judith Allgrove
Faculties, deparments and locations
- Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education
- Department of Applied and Human Sciences
- School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry
- Penrhyn Road
Senior Lecturer in Human Physiology
- Email:
- [email protected]
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 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ 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.
Qualifications
- BSc Physiology (University of Bristol)
- MSc Exercise Physiology (Loughborough University)
- PhD Exercise Physiology (Loughborough University)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Domains
Undergraduate modules taught:
Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
Human Physiology
Health and Exercise Physiology
Extreme Environments and Ergogenic Aids
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.
Publications
Moderate-to-vigorous and light-intensity aerobic exercise yield similar effects on food reward, appetitive responses, and energy intake in physically inactive adults
Hsieh, Shu-Shih, Bala, Angelos, Layzell, Kapris, Fatima, Qanita, Pushparajah, Clarciya, Maguire, Rebecca K., Chen, Yung-Chih, Finlayson, Graham and Allgrove, Judith E., 2025, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Influence of water-based exercise on energy intake, appetite, and appetite-related hormones in adults : a systematic review and meta-analysis
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, Appetite (180), pp 106375
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
Benedetti, Simone, Moir, Hannah J., Stensel, David J., Thackray, Alice E., Naughton, Declan and Allgrove, Judith E., 2021, Appetite (165), pp 105282
The influence of different concentrations of flavanol chocolate bars under acute supplement conditions on exercise and performance
Patel, Rishikesh K., Brouner, James, Allgrove, Judith E. and Spendiff, Owen, 2020, European Journal of Applied Physiology (120), pp 2075-2082
Effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity breaks on blood glucose, insulin and triacylglycerol measures : a systematic review and meta-analysis
Loh, Roland, Stamatakis, Emmanuel, Folkerts, Dirk, Allgrove, Judith E. and Moir, Hannah J., 2020, Sports Medicine (50), 2, pp 295-330
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
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, Metabolites (9), 4, pp 71
Effects of protein–carbohydrate supplementation on immunity and resistance training outcomes : a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial
Naclerio, Fernando, Larumbe-Zabala, Eneko, Ashrafi, Nadia, Seijo, Marco, Nielsen, Birthe, Allgrove, Judith and Earnest, Conrad P., 2017, European Journal of Applied Physiology (117), 2, pp 267-277
Immune response of healthy adults to the ingested probiotic 'Lactobacillus casei' Shirota
Harbige, Laurence S., Pinto, Eva, Allgrove, Judith and Thomas, Linda V., 2016, Scandinavian Journal of Immunology (84), 6, pp 353-364
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
Naclerio, Fernando, Larumbe-Zabala, Eneko, Cooper, Robert, Allgrove, Judith and Earnest, Conrad P, 2015, PloS one (10), 4, pp e0125188
Stimulating whole saliva affects the response of antimicrobial proteins to exercise
Allgrove, J E, Oliveira, M and Gleeson, M, 2014, (24), 4, pp 649-655
Changes in insulin sensitivity in response to different modalities of exercise : a review of the evidence
Mann, S., Beedie, C., Balducci, S., Zanuso, S., Allgrove, J., Bertiato, F. and Jimenez, A., 2014, Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews (30), 4, pp 257-268
Effects of a carbohydrate and caffeine gel on intermittent sprint performance in recreationally trained males
Cooper, Robert, Naclerio, Fernando, Allgrove, Judith and Larumbe-Zabala, Eneko, 2014, European Journal of Sport Science (14), 4, pp 353-361
Salivary and plasma cortisol and testosterone responses to interval and tempo runs and a bodyweight-only circuit session in endurance-trained men
Tanner, Amy Vivien, Nielsen, Birthe Vejby and Allgrove, Judith, 2014, Journal of Sports Sciences (32), 7, pp 680-689
Effects of a carbohydrate-protein-creatine supplement on strength performance and body composition in recreationally resistance trained young men
Cooper, Robert, Naclerio, Fernando, Larumbe-Zabala, Eneko, Chassin, Ludovic, Allgrove, Judith and Jimenez, Alfonso, 2013, Journal of Exercise Physiology online (16), 1, pp 72-85
Creatine supplementation with specific view to exercise/sports performance : an update
Cooper, Robert, Naclerio, Fernando, Allgrove, Judith and Jimenez, Alfonso, 2012, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (9), pp 33
Immunoendocrine responses of male spinal cord injured athletes to 1-hour self-paced exercise : pilot study
Allgrove, Judith E., Chapman, Mark, Christides, Tatiana and Smith, Paul M., 2012, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development (49), 6, pp 925-933
Effect of vitamin supplementation on lung injury and running performance in a hot, humid, and ozone polluted environment
Gomes, E. C., Allgrove, J. E., Florida-James, G. and Stone, V., 2011, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports (21), 6, pp e452-e460
Regular dark chocolate consumption's reduction of oxidative stress and increase of free-fatty-acid mobilization in response to prolonged cycling
Allgrove, Judith, Farrell, Emily, Gleeson, Michael, Williamson, Gary and Cooper, Karen, 2011, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (21), 2, pp 113-123
Influence of a fed or fasted state on the s-IgA response to prolonged cycling in active men and women
Allgrove, Judith E., Geneen, Louise, Latif, Sarah and Gleeson, Michael, 2009, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (19), 3, pp 209-221
Salivary antimicrobial peptides (LL-[sub]37 and alpha-defensins HNP1–[sub]3), antimicrobial and IgA responses to prolonged exercise
Davison, Glen, Allgrove, Judith and Gleeson, Michael, 2009, European Journal of Applied Physiology (106), 2, pp 277-284
Effects of exercise intensity on salivary antimicrobial proteins and markers of stress in active men
Allgrove, Judith E., Gomes, Elisa, Hough, John and Gleeson, Michael, 2008, Journal of Sports Sciences (26), 6, pp 653-661
Caffeine improves physical and cognitive performance during exhaustive exercise
Hogervorst, Eef, Bandelow, Stephan, Schmitt, Jeroen, Jentjens, Roy, Oliveira, Marta, Allgrove, Judith, Carter, Tom and Gleeson, Michael, 2008, (40), 10, pp 1841-1851
Immune function and the exercising female
Allgrove, Judith and Davison, Glen (2019). In: Forsyth, Jacky, (eds.) and Roberts, Claire-Marie, (eds.), The exercising female : science and its applications. Abingdon, U.K.: Routledge
Chocolate/cocoa polyphenols and oxidative stress [an update]
Allgrove, Judith and Davison, Glen (2018). In: Watson, Ronald Ross, (eds.), Preedy, Victor R., (eds.) and Zibadi, Sherma, (eds.), Polyphenols : mechanisms of action in human health and disease. London, U.K.: Academic Press, pp 207-219
Basic nutrition and hydration guidelines
Cooper, Robert and Allgrove, Judith (2015). EuropeActive's foundations for exercise professionals : core knowledge for all EQF levels. Leeds, U.K.: Human Kinetics, pp 159-172
Dark chocolate/cocoa polyphenols and oxidative stress
Allgrove, Judith and Davison, Glen (2014). In: Watson, Ronald Ross, (eds.), Preedy, Victor R., (eds.) 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
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity breaks on blood glucose, insulin, traicylglycerol
Loh, Roland, Stamatakis, Emmanuel, Folkerts, Dirk, Allgrove, Judith and Moir, Hannah(2018). In: 7th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress, 15-17 Oct 2018 :London, U.K.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity breaks on blood glucose, insulin, triacylglycerol
Loh, R., Stamatakis, E., Folkers, D., Allgrove, J. and Moir, H.(2018). In: 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 04 - 07 Jul 2018 :Dublin Ireland
Physical activity, and risk factors for Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease in South Asian and European men
Benedetti, Simone, Moir, Hannah, Naughton, Declan, Hill, Natasha, Stensel, David, Thackray, Alice and Allgrove, Judith(2018). In: Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2018, 14 -18 Mar 2018 :London, U.K.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity breaks on glycaemia, insulinaemia, lipaemia
Loh, Roland, Stamatakis, E, Allgrove, Judith and Moir, Hannah(2017). In: The integrative physiology of physical inactivity across the lifespan symposium, 01 Dec 2017 :London, U.K.