Professor Justin Roberts

Justin is a Professor of Nutritional Physiology applied to exercise and functional health, as well as Strategic Advisor for Research Innovation and Partnerships. His research focuses on nutritional strategies to enhance metabolic responses to exercise, including polyphenol and protein-targeted approaches to support muscle function and adaptive recovery. He also has aligned research interests in pre-probiotic and food-based strategies to support gastrointestinal function in relation to exercise adaptations and physical performance.

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Background

Justin joined ARU in 2014, and is a Professor of Nutritional Physiology within our Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences. He is also a BANT Registered Nutritionist (with the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine), Editor-in-Chief of the Nutrition Evidence Database (supporting an evidence-based approach for nutrition professionals), and Chair of the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC).

With over 25 years’ experience in sport and exercise physiology and nutrition, Justin has worked at various institutions including the British Olympic Medical Centre (London), Brunel University (where he completed his PhD), Victoria University (Melbourne) and the University of Hertfordshire.

He currently holds a Professorship research post at ARU, and additionally is the Senior Team Lead for Muscle, Performance and Recovery at Danone Global Research and Innovation Center (Utrecht, NL) within Medical and Nutritional Sciences (Nutritional Physiology and Functional Nutrients).

Justin's research focuses on applied nutritional physiology, exploring dietary and nutrient strategies to support exercise training and recovery, muscular adaptations (pertinent to physical development and sarcopenia) and cardio-metabolic health.

His current research interests explore ‘calorie- restriction-mimetic’ and polyphenol phytonutrients on physiological mechanisms associated with fat oxidation and cardio-metabolic health; as well as nutrition factors aligned with the ‘gut-muscle axis’, in particular probiotic and protein interventions to support muscle recovery and adaptations to exercise.

Research interests

• Effectiveness of phytonutrient polyphenols on fat oxidation, metabolic flexibility and exercise performance
• Influence of phytonutrient polyphenols on exercise-associated inflammation, oxidative stress and acute recovery
• Use of intermittent fasting and moderate protein-ketogenic diets on fat oxidation, metabolic flexibility and exercise adherence
• Assessing the benefits of plant-based proteins on muscle strength, exercise recovery and adaptive gains
• Impact of probiotic-phytonutrient complexes on gut-muscle axis and metabolic adaptations to exercise
• Nutritional strategies to minimise gastrointestinal issues associated with aerobic exercise.

Areas of research supervision

PhD supervision

(6 completions, 2 current)

1. Effect of macronutrient manipulation on metabolic adaptations. Title: ‘Nutrition and metabolic adaptation: the assessment and impact of dietary manipulation on metabolic and cellular characteristics’. [M. Furber - PhD completion]
2. Nutrition, physical activity and haemodialysis. Title: ‘The Impact of Metabolic Factors and Physical Activity on the Requirements for Haemodialysis’. [S. Sridharan - PhD completion]
3. Genetic markers of exercise sustainability. Title: ‘Genotypes and Phenotypes: Implication of exercise on the inter-individual differences in biological responses” [H. Chung – PhD completion]
4. Effect of blood donation on exercise. Title: ‘Are the Current UK Blood Donation Guidelines Fit for Purpose?: Implications for Exercise and Health’ [D. Johnson - PhD completion]
5. Protein feeding and training adaptations. Title: ‘Assessment of Dietary Intake in British Army Recruits, and the Influence of Protein Supplementation on Training Adaptations’ [S. Chapman - PhD completion]
6. Understanding athlete education. Title: ‘Athlete education: A Grounded Theory Approach’ [K. Mcdonald - PhD completion]
7. Athlete-coach perspectives. Title: ‘Attachment Theory as a Framework for Examining the Elite Youth Athlete-Coach Narrative’ [A. Meggitt - current]
8. Polyphenol nutrition and inflammation. Title: ‘The impact of a hydroxytyrosol rich phytocomplex on inflammatory mediators and functional mobility in an adult population’. [J. Lillis – current]

MSc/MRes supervision (25 completions)

Anglia Ruskin University

1. Combined nutrients on strength training adaptations. Title: The effects of β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate supplementation on strength adaptations of trained and un-trained participants: A systematic review with meta-analysis. [M. Lowe – MSc completion]
2. Effect of polyphenol nutrients on exercise recovery. Title: ‘Investigating the impact of a natural antioxidant food product on exercise-induced oxidative stress in recreationally active participants’. [J. Lillis – MSc completion]
3. Assessing metabolic flexibility through innovative nutrition-related technology. Title: ‘The efficacy of a home-use metabolic device (Lumen) in response to a short-term low or high carbohydrate diet’. [A. Nwajei – MSc completion]
4. Combined nutrients on strength training adaptations. Title: ‘The effects of a combined supplementation of vitamin D and β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB) on strength adaptations after a 6 week training intervention’ [F. Veres – MSc completion]
5. Health benefits of time restricted feeding. Title: ‘Determining the perceived effects of time restricted feeding (TRF) in a home-based intervention’. [D. Dugdale-Duwell - MSc completion]
6. Nutrient strategies to enhance fat oxidation. Title: ‘The effect of green tea extract on fat oxidation and cardio-metabolic health in overweight individuals: part 1 – impact on body composition’ [R. Davies - MSc completion]
7. Nutrient strategies to enhance fat oxidation. Title: ‘The effect of green tea extract on fat oxidation and cardio-metabolic health in overweight individuals: part 2 – assessing the impact of study participation on dietary intake’ [L. Martin - MSc completion]
8. The use of novel nutritional products on exercise performance. Title: ‘An investigation into the effect of short-term hydrogen-rich water intake on cardio-respiratory and blood lactate responses to moderate and heavy domain aerobic exercise’ [C. Espejo-Sanchez - MSc completion]
9. Mindfulness-based nutrition strategies. Title: ‘The effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on habitual dietary behaviour and acute food choices in active healthy individuals’ [L. Beasley - MSc completion]
10. Nutrient strategies to enhance fat oxidation. Title: ‘The effects of short term conjugated linoleic acid supplementation on fat oxidation during exercise’ [M. Boal - MSc completion]
11. Dietary strategies to support gastrointestinal issues in athletes. Title: ‘The effect of high and low FODMAP diets on gastrointestinal symptoms and ability to exercise’ [M. Wiffin - MSc completion]
12. Dietary strategies to enhance fat oxidation. Title: ‘The acute effects of a ketogenic diet on fat oxidation and body composition’ [S. Chapman - MSc completion]
13. Assessment of fat oxidation during exercise. Title: ‘Does regular fat oxidation monitoring improve race economy?’ [G. Peedle - MSc completion]

University of Hertfordshire

14. Assessing the dietary needs of recreationally active and professional athletes. Title: ‘An investigative comparison between UK and Cyprus based male football athletes in teams of habitual dietary intake, markers of physiological stress and training load’ [C. Rostandis - MRes completion]
15. Nutritional profiling of ultra-endurance athletes. Title: ‘Nutrition and physiological profiling of competitors undertaking an Antarctic ultra -endurance event’ [S. Paulin - MRes completion]
16. Assessing the impact of high intensity training on exercise metabolism. Title: ‘The influence of high intensity (HI) training on cardio-respiratory biomarkers, aerobic metabolism and time trial performance in recreationally trained individuals’ [L. Francotte - MRes completion]
17. The impact of ultra-endurance training in recreationally active individuals. Title: ‘The Influence of Ultra-Endurance Exercise on Cardiovascular and Related Physiological Systems’ [T. Dawkins - MRes completion; upgraded to MPhil at viva]
18. Assessing the health and ergogenic effects of a green tea extract. Title: ‘An Assessment of Green Tea Bioavailability and its Effects on Endurance Exercise Performance [J. Weekes - MRes completion]
19. Assessing the health and ergogenic effects of a green tea extract. Title: ‘Assessment of Fat Oxidation Stability and Adaptations to a Short Term Intervention: the Effect of Green Tea Supplementation on Endurance Exercise Performance’ [C. Thomas - MRes completion]
20. The use of novel sports supplementation combinations on exercise performance. Title: ‘Effects of Chronic Ingestion of L-arginine alpha ketoglutarate Combined With Creatine monohydrate on Anaerobic Performance in Strength-Trained Athletes’ [D. Boyle - MRes completion]
21. The use of novel sports supplementation combinations on exercise performance. Title: ‘The Influence of Bovine Colostrum Combined with a Recovery Beverage During an 8-Week Resistance Training Program’ [F. Gargiulo - MRes completion]
22. The use of novel sports supplementation combinations on exercise performance. Title: ‘The Ingestion of Glucose, Fructose and Protein During Exercise: Influence on Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation and Performance’ [M. Tarpey - MRes completion]
23. The use of novel sports supplementation combinations on exercise performance. Title: ‘The ergogenic effect of mixed carbohydrate supplementation on endurance cycling’ [N. Tiller - MRes completion]
24. The use of dietary strategies to improve exercise performance and recovery. Title: ‘The effect of 24-hour post exercise recovery diets with different glycemic indices on glycogen repletion and subsequent performance’ [L. Gibson - MRes completion]
25. Recovery strategies utilising sports supplementation to enhance endurance performance. Title: ‘Cooling and carbohydrate/ protein ingestion as recovery strategies for endurance performance and cycling’ [C. Waring - MRes completion]

Teaching

Previous teaching experience

MOD005696 Performance & Exercise Nutrition (Module Leader – level 6)

MOD005682 Nutrition for Health & Exercise (Module Leader – level 5)

MOD007156 Multidisciplinary Sport & Exercise Science 2 (Module Leader - level 4)

MOD006260 Interpretation & Integration of Sports Science Data for Coaching (Module Leader – level 5)

Qualifications

• PhD Applied Exercise Physiology & Nutrition, Department of Sports Science, Brunel University 
• MPhil Exercise Physiology & Nutrition, School of Applied Sciences, University of Glamorgan 
• BA (Hons) Sports Studies, Department of Sport Sciences, University of Bedfordshire 
• Diploma Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy, Institute of Optimum Nutrition, London 

Other

• Senior Fellowship Higher Education Authority, Anglia Ruskin University 
• Post Graduate Certificate Learning & Teaching in HE, University of Hertfordshire

Memberships, editorial boards

• Chair, Nutritional Therapy Education Commission
• British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (mBANT)
• Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (mCNHC)
• Editor-in-Chief, Nutrition Evidence Database (BANT/NED)
• Editorial Board Member, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Nutrients
• Special Edition Guest Editor, Nutrients
• Review Editor, Frontiers in Nutrition (Sport & Exercise Nutrition)

Journal Reviewer including: Beverages, British Food Journal, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal of Applied Physiology, Journal of Dietary Supplements, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Journal of Sport and Health Science, International Journal for Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, Nutrients.

Research grants, consultancy, knowledge exchange

Research grants and projects

2023: The impact of a hydroxytyrosol rich phytocomplex on inflammatory mediators and functional mobility in an adult population. Fattoria La Vialla, Italy. (PI)

2022: Metabolic fate of plant-based proteins. Danone Nutricia Research, Netherlands. (PI)

2021: The efficacy of a home-use metabolic device (Lumen) in response to a short-term low and high carbohydrate diet in healthy volunteers. MetaFlow Ltd, Israel. (PI)

2020: Investigating the impact of a natural antioxidant food product on exercise-induced oxidative stress in recreationally active participants. Fattoria La Vialla, Italy. (PI)

2019: Assessment of Dietary Intake in British Army Recruits, and the Influence of Protein Supplementation on Training Adaptations (HQ Army Recruiting and Training Division, Occupational Medicine). MOD funded doctoral programme. (PI)

2019: GlycA as a novel biomarker linking bacterial-mediated inflammation to adverse cardiometabolic and cardiovascular traits in the young. University College London/British Heart Foundation collaboration (Co-I).

2019: Assessing the impact of a natural food ingredient on vitamin D levels in healthy volunteers. Cambridge Commodities Ltd (PI)

2018: The Effect of Green Tea Supplementation Strategies on Fat Oxidation and Body Composition in Overweight Individuals. Biocare Ltd (PI)

2018: Satiating effect of high protein diets on resistance-trained subjects in energy deficit. Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (INFS) (PI)

2018: Anglia Ruskin University, University Sabbatical Scheme.

2016: The effect of protein intake on recovery after strength training in resistance-trained subjects. Bayesian Bodybuilding R&D Ltd (PI)

2016: Creating High-performance Business Leadership through Enhanced Resilience. Anglia Ruskin University, Life Science Development Fund (Joint staff)

2015: Enhancing the student experience, engagement and academic performance through involvement in research projects. Anglia Ruskin University, Learning and Teaching Project Award (Joint staff)

2014: The use of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal endotoxemia in endurance runners. Biocare Ltd (PI)

2013: The Influence of Dietary Intake on Functional Nutrition Biomarkers and Exercise Performance in Recreationally Trained Individuals. Genova Diagnostics Ltd (PI)

2013: The influence of green tea extract on fat oxidation in healthy volunteers. High5 Sports Nutrition Ltd (PI)

2013: A multi-study investigation into the effects of ultra-endurance training within a recreationally active population. University of Hertfordshire Diamond Fund Award (PI)

2012: The effect of combined glucose, fructose and protein formulas on exercise performance in recreation athletes. High5 Sports Nutrition Ltd (PI)

2011: The effect of a commercial sports drink on exercise performance in healthy athletes. Maxinutrition Ltd (PI)

Consultancy and External Examiner roles:

BASES Laboratory Director, Performance and Exercise Testing Consultancy Unit, Anglia Ruskin University (2017-2022)

BASES Laboratory Director (University of Hertfordshire & Brunel University)

Senior Nutrition Advisor, Football Association, England Men's Football

Senior Nutrition Advisor, Manchester City Football Club, Senior Men's Squad

External Examiner, University of West London (Nutritional Therapy): 2014-2019

Selected recent publications

Peer-reviewed publications

Chung, H. C., Keiller, D. R., Swain, P. M., Chapman, S. L., Roberts, J. D. and Gordon, D. A. (2023) 'Responsiveness to endurance training can be partly explained by the number of favorable single nucleotide polymorphisms an individual possesses', PLoS One, 18(7), e0288996. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0288996

Dijk, F., Hofman, Z., Luiking, Y., Furber, M., Roberts, J., van Helvoort, A. and van Dijk, M. (2023) 'Muscle protein synthesis with a dairy and plant-based protein blend (P4) is bioequivalent to whey protein in aged mice undergoing food deprivation', Nutrients, 15(11), pp. 2569. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15112569

Roberts, J. D., Dugdale-Duwell, D., Lillis, J., Pinto, J. M., Willmott, A., Yeshurun, S., Mor, M. and Souren, T. (2023) 'The efficacy of a home-use metabolic device (Lumen) in response to a short-term low- and high- carbohydrate diet in healthy volunteers', Journal for the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 20(1), 2185537. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2023.2185537

Moreno-Pérez, D., López-Samanes, A., Larrosa, M., Larumbe-Zabala, E., Centeno, A. Roberts, J. and Naclerio, F. (2023) 'Effects of Protein-Carbohydrate vs. Carbohydrate alone Supplementation on Immune Inflammation Markers in Endurance athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial', European Journal of Applied Physiology. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-023-05168-6

Roberts, J. D., Lillis, J. B., Pinto, J. M., Chichger, H., López-Samanes, A., Del Coso, J., Zacca, R. and Willmott, A. G. B. (2023) 'The effect of a hydroxytyrosol-rich, olive-derived phytocomplex on aerobic exercise and acute recovery', Nutrients, 15(2), pp. 421. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15020421

Berlanga, L. A., Lopez-Samanes, A., Martin-Lopez, J., Martinez de al Cruz, R., Garces-Rimon, M., Roberts, J. and Bertotto, G. (2023) 'Dietary nitrate ingestion does not improve neuromuscular performance in male rock climbers. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study', Journal of Human Kinetics, 87, pp. 47-57. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/161812

Roberts, J. D., Lillis J., Pinto, J. M., Willmott, A. G. B., Gautam, L., Davies, C., López-Samanes, Á., Del Coso, J. and Chichger, H. (2022) 'The Impact of a Natural Olive-Derived Phytocomplex (OliPhenolia®) on Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress in Healthy Adults', Nutrients, 14(23), pp. 5156. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14235156

López-Samanes, Á., Pérez-Lopez, A., Morencos, E., Muñoz, A., Kühn, A., Sánchez-Migallón, V., Moreno-Pérez, V., González-Frutos, P., Bach-Faig, A., Roberts, J. and Domínguez, R. (2022) 'Beetroot juice ingestion does not improve neuromuscular performance and match-play demands in elite female hockey players: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study', European Journal of Nutrition. Available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-022-03052-1

Furber, M. J. W., Young, G. R., Holt, G. S., Pyle, S., Davison, G., Roberts, M. G., Roberts, J. D., Howatson, G. and Smith, D. L. (2022) 'Gut Microbial Stability is Associated with Greater Endurance Performance in Athletes Undertaking Dietary Periodization', mSystems, 7(3). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1128/msystems.00129-22

Chiesa, S., Charakida, M., Georgiopoulos, G., Roberts, J., Stafford, S., Park, C., Mykkanen, J., Kahonen, M., Lehtimaki, T., Ala-Korpela, M., Raitakari, O., Pietiainen, M., Pussinen, P., Muthurangu, V., Hughes, A., Sattar, N., Timpson, N. and Deanfield, J. (2022) 'Glycoprotein Acetyls: A Novel Inflammatory Biomarker of Early Cardiovascular Risk in the Young', Journal of the American Heart Association, 11, e024380. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.121.024380

McDonald, K., Stodter, A., Dowling, M. and Roberts, J. (2022) 'High Performance Judoka’s Views on Their Athlete Journey and the Need for Athlete Education', Journal of Athlete Development and Experience, 4(2), pp. 4. Available at: https://doi.org/10.25035/jade.04.02.04

Furber, M., Pyle, S., Roberts, M. and Roberts, J. (2021) 'Comparing Acute, High Dietary Protein and Carbohydrate Intake on Transcriptional Biomarkers, Fuel Utilisation and Exercise Performance in Trained Male Runners', Nutrients, 13(12), pp. 4391. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13124391

Chung, H., Roberts, J., Gordon, D. and Keiler, D. (2021) 'Do exercise-associated genes explain phenotypic variance in the three components of fitness? A Systematic review & Meta-analysis', PLoS ONE, 16(10), e0249501. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249501

Vaughan, M., Trott, M., Sapkota, R., Premi, G., Roberts, J., Ubhi, J., et al. (2021) 'Changes in 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels post-vitamin D supplementation in people of Black and Asian ethnicities and its implications during COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review', Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12949

Chapman, S., Chung, H. C., Rawcliffe, A. J., Izard, R., Smith, L. and Roberts, J. D. (2021) 'Does Protein Supplementation Support Adaptations to Arduous Concurrent Exercise Training? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Military Based Applications', Nutrients, 13, pp. 1416. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13051416

Shil, A., Davies, C., Gautam, L., Roberts, J. and Chichger, H. (2021) 'Investigating the Opposing Effect of Two Different Green Tea Supplements on Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Function and Cell Viability in HepG2 Cells', Journal of Dietary Supplements. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2021.1894304

Roberts, J. D., Willmott, A. G. B., Beasley, L., Boal, M., Davies, R., Martin, L., Chichger, H., Gautam, L. and Del Coso, J. (2021) 'The Impact of Decaffeinated Green Tea Extract on Fat Oxidation, Body Composition and Cardio-Metabolic Health in Overweight, Recreationally Active Individuals', Nutrients, 13, pp. 764. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13030764

Gutiérrez-Hellín, J., Ruiz-Moreno, C., Aguilar-Navarro, M., Muñoz, A., Varillas-Delgado, D., Amaro-Gahete, F. J., Roberts, J. D. and Del Coso, J. (2021) 'Placebo Effect of Caffeine on Substrate Oxidation during Exercise', Nutrients, 13, pp. 782. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13030782

Tiller, N. B., Elliott-Sale, K. J., Knechtle, B., Wilson, P. B., Roberts, J. D. and Millet, G. Y. (2021) 'Do Sex Differences in Physiology Confer a Female Advantage in Ultra-Endurance Sport?', Sports Medicine, 51, pp. 895-915. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01417-2

Chapman, S., Rawcliffe, A. J., Smith, L., Izard, R. and Roberts, J. (2021) 'Evaluation of the current methods used for assessing dietary intake in military research settings: a scoping review', BMJ Military Health, 167(2), pp. 126-130. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjmilitary-2020-001436

Pinto, J. M., Merzbach, V., Willmott, A. G. B., Antonio, J. and Roberts, J. (2020) 'Assessing the impact of a mushroom-derived food ingredient on vitamin D levels in healthy volunteers', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 17, pp. 54. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-020-00387-0

Johnson, D., Roberts, J. and Gordon, D. (2020) 'Effect of an acute blood donation on oxygen uptake kinetics in moderate and heavy domains over a period of 96 hours', Transfusion, 60, pp. 2896-2806. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/trf.16058

Chapman, S., Rawcliffe, A. J., Izard, R., Jacka, K., Tyson, H., Smith, L. and Roberts, J. (2020) 'Dietary Intake and Nitrogen Balance in British Army Infantry Recruits Undergoing Basic Training', Nutrients, 12(7), pp. 2125. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12072125

Antonio, J., Candow, D. G., Forbes, S. C., Ormsbee, M. J., Saracino, P. G. and Roberts, J. (2020) 'Effects of Dietary Protein on Body Composition in Exercising Individuals', Nutrients, 12(6), pp. 1890. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12061890

Roberts, J., Liu, Q., Cao, C., Jackson, S. E., Zong, X., Meyer, G. A., Yang, L., Cade, W. T., Zheng, X., López-Sánchez, G. F., Wu, X. and Smith, L. (2020) 'Association of Hot Tea Consumption with Regional Adiposity Measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in NHANES 2003-2006', Obesity, 28, pp. 445-451. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.22705

Chapman, S., Roberts, J., Smith, L., Rawcliffe, A. and Izard, R. (2019) 'Sex differences in dietary intake in British Army recruits undergoing phase one training', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 16, pp. 59. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-019-0327-2

Tiller, N. B., Roberts, J. D., Beasley, L., Chapman, S., Pinto, J. M., Smith, L., Wiffin, M., Russell, M., Sparks, S. A., Duckworth, L., O’Hara, J., Sutton, L., Antonio, J., Willoughby, D. S., Tarpey, M. D., Smith-Ryan, A. E., Ormsbee, M. J., Astorino, T. A., Kreider, R. B., McGinnis, G. R., Stout, J. R., Smith, JE. W., Arent, S. M., Campbell, B. I. and Bannock, L. (2019) 'International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: nutritional considerations for single-stage ultra-marathon training and racing', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 16(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-019-0312-9

Antonio, J., Kenyon, M., Horn, C., Jiannine, L., Carson, C., Ellerbroek, A., Roberts, J., Peacock, C. and Tartar, J. (2019) 'The Effects of an Energy Drink on Psychomotor Vigilance in Trained Individuals', Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 4, pp. 47. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk4030047

Antonio, J., Knafo, S., Kenyon, M., Ali, A., Carson, C., Ellerbroek, A., Weaver, C., Roberts, J., Peacock, C. and Tartar, J. (2019) 'Assessment of the FTO gene polymorphisms (rs1421085, rs17817449 and rs9939609) in exercise-trained men and women: the effects of a 4-week hypocaloric diet', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 16, pp. 36. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-019-0307-6

Dawkins, T. G., Shave, R. E., Baggish, A. L., Drane, A. L., Parisi, E. J., Roberts, M. G. and Roberts, J. D. (2019) 'Electrocardiographic changes following six months of long-distance triathlon training in previously recreationally active individuals', European Journal of Sport Science, 31. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2019.1641556

Antonio, J., Kenyon, M., Ellerbroek, A., Carson, C., Burgess, V., Tyler-Palmer, D., Mike, J. and Roberts, J., Angeli, G., Peacock, C. (2019) 'Comparison of Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) versus a Multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance (InBody 770) Device for Body Composition Assessment after a 4-Week Hypoenergetic Diet', Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 4(2). Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk4020023

Tiller, N. B., Chiesa, S. T., Roberts, J. D., Turner, L. A., Jones, S. and Romer, L. M. (2019) 'Physiological and Pathophysiological Consequences of a 25-Day Ultra-Endurance Exercise Challenge', Frontiers in Physiology, 10, pp. 589. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.00589

Johnson, D. M., Roberts, J. D. and Gordon, D. (2019) 'The acute effects of whole blood donation on cardiorespiratory and haematological factors in exercise: A systematic review', PLOS ONE, 14(4), e0215346. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0215346

Smith, L., Luchini, C., Demurtas, J., Soysal, P., Stubbs, B., Hamer, M., Nottegar, A., Lawlor, R., Lopez-Sanchez, G., Firth, J, Koyanagi, A., Roberts, J., Willeit, P., Waldhoer, T., Loosemore, M., Abbs, A., Johnstone, J., Yang, L. and Veronese, N. (2019) 'Telomere length and health outcomes: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of observational studies', Ageing Research Reviews, 51. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2019.02.003

Roberts, J., Zinchenko, A., Mahbubani, K., Johnstone, J., Smith, L., Merzbach, V., Blacutt, M., Banderas, O., Villasenor, L., Vårvik, F. and Henselmans, M. (2019) 'Satiating Effect of High Protein Diets on Resistance-Trained Individuals in Energy Deficit', Nutrients, 11, pp. 56. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11010056

Wiffin, M., Smith, L., Antonio, J., Johnstone, J., Beasley, L. and Roberts, J. (2019) 'Effect of a short-term low fermentable oligosaccharide, disaccharide, monosaccharide and polyol (FODMAP) diet on exercise-related gastrointestinal symptoms', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 16(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-019-0268-9

Beasley, L., Smith, L., Antonio, J., Gordon, D., Johnstone, J. and Roberts, J. (2018) 'The effect of two β-alanine dosing strategies on 30-minute rowing performance: a randomized, controlled trial', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 15(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-018-0266-3

López-Sánchez, G. F., Emeljanovas, A., Mieziene, B., Díaz-Suárez, A., Sánchez-Castillo, S., Yang, L., Roberts, J. and Smith, L. (2018) 'Levels of Physical Activity in Lithuanian Adolescents', Medicina, 54(5), pp. 84. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina54050084

Sridharan, S., Vilar, E., Davenport, A., Ashman, N., Almond, M., Banerjee, A., Roberts, J. and Farrington, K. (2018) 'Indexing dialysis dose for gender, body size and physical activity: Impact on survival', PLoS ONE, 13(9), e0203075. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203075

Smith, L., Sánchez, G., Suárez, A., Stubbs, B., Dowling, M., Scruton, A., Roberts, J., Johnstone, J. and Pardhan, S. (2018) 'Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity in Children of a South Asian Ethnicity', Sustainability, 10(3), pp. 761. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/su10030761

Rook, C., Smith, L., Johnstone, J., Rossato, C., Sánchez, G., Suárez, A. and Roberts, J. 'Reconceptualising workplace resilience - A cross-disciplinary perspective', Annals of Psychology, 34(2), pp. 332-339. Available at: https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.34.2.299371

Roberts, J., Zinchenko, A., Suckling, C., Smith, L., Johnstone, J. and Henselmans, M. (2017) 'The short-term effect of high versus moderate protein intake on recovery after strength training in resistance-trained individuals', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 14(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-017-0201-z

Marshall, H., Chrismas, B., Suckling, C., Roberts, J., Foster, J. and Taylor, L. (2017) 'Chronic probiotic supplementation with or without glutamine does not influence the eHsp72 response to a multi-day ultra-endurance exercise event', Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 5. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2017-0131

Furber, M., Anton-Solanas, A., Koppe, E., Ashby, C., Roberts, M. and Roberts, J. (2017) 'A 7-day high protein hypocaloric diet promotes cellular metabolic adaptations and attenuates lean mass loss in healthy males', Clinical Nutrition Experimental, 14, pp. 13-25. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yclnex.2017.05.002

Furber, M., Roberts, J. and Roberts, M. (2017) 'A valid and reliable nutrition knowledge questionnaire for track and field athletes', BMC Nutrition, 3. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-017-0156-0

Marshall, T., Roberts, J., Pack, P, Basevitch, I., Rossato, C, Suckling, C., Dawkins, T. and Roberts, M. (2017) 'The Effect of Long Term Physical Training on the Development of Mental Toughness in Recreationally Active Participants', Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 9(2), pp. 29-43. ISSN 1947-2919.

Lopez-Sanchez, G. F., Williams, G., Aggio, D., Domenico, V., Stubbs, B., Kerr, C., Johnstone, J., Roberts, J. and Smith, L. (2017) 'Prospective associations between measures of gross and fine motor coordination in infants and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour in childhood', Medicine, 96(46), e8424. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000008424

Aggio, D., Gardner, B., Roberts, J., Johnstone, J., Stubbs, B., Williams, G., Lopez-Sanchez, G. and Smith, L. (2017) 'Correlates of children's independent outdoor play: Cross-sectional analyses from the Millennium Cohort Study', Preventive Medicine Reports, 8, pp. 10-14. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2017.07.007

Johnstone, J. A., Hughes, G., Mitchell, A. C., Ford, P. A., Watson, T., Duffield, R., Gordon, D., Roberts, J. D., Garrett, A. T. (2017) 'Accelerometery and Heart Rate Responses of Professional Fast-Medium Bowlers in One-Day and Multi-Day Cricket', Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 16(3), pp. 311-317.

Roberts, J. D., Suckling, C. A., Peedle, G. Y., Murphy, J. A., Dawkins, T. G. and Roberts, M. G. (2016) 'An Exploratory Investigation of Endotoxin Levels in Novice Long Distance Triathletes, and the Effects of a Multi-Strain Probiotic/Prebiotic, Antioxidant Intervention', Nutrients, 8(11), pp. 733. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8110733

Sridharan, S., Vilar, E., Davenport, A., Ashman, N. Almond, M., Banerjee, A., Roberts, J. and Farrington, K. (2016) 'Scaling Hemodialysis Target Dose to Reflect Body Surface Area, Metabolic Activity, and Protein Catabolic Rate: A Prospective, Cross-sectional Study', American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 69(3), pp. 358-366. ttps://doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2016.07.025

Roberts, J. D., Roberts, M. G., Tarpey, M. D., Weekes, J. C. and Thomas, C. H. (2015) 'The Effect of a Decaffeinated Green Tea Extract Formula on Fat Oxidation, Body Composition and Exercise Performance', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 12(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-014-0062-7

Paulin, S. W., Roberts, J. D., Roberts, M. G. and Davis, I. (2015) 'A Case Study Evaluation of Competitors undertaking an Antarctic Ultra Endurance Event - Nutrition, Hydration and Body Composition Variables', Extreme Physiology and Medicine, 4(3). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13728-015-0022-0

Scruton, A., Baker, J., Roberts, J., Basevitch, I., Merzbach, V. and Gordon, D. (2015) 'Pacing accuracy during an incremental step test in adolescent swimmers', Open Access Journal Sports Medicine, 6, pp. 249-257. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2147/OAJSM.S84906

Roberts, J. D., Tarpey, M. D., Kass, L. S., Tarpey, R. J. and Roberts, M. G. (2014) 'Assessing a commercially available sports drink on exogenous carbohydrate oxidation, fluid delivery and sustained exercise performance', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 11(4), pp. 8. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-11-8

Sridharan, S., Berdeprado, J., Vilar, E., Roberts, J. and Farrington, K. (2014) 'A self-report comorbidity questionnaire for haemodialysis patients', BMC Nephrology, 15(1), pp. 134. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2369-15-134

Tarpey, M. D., Roberts, J. D., Kass, L. S. and Tarpey, R. J. (2013) 'The ingestion of maltodextrin, fructose and protein during exercise; influence on exogenous carbohydrate oxidation and performance', Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 9. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2012-0306

Roberts, J. D., Tarpey, M. D., Kass, L. S. and Roberts, M. G. (2012) 'An investigative study into the influence of a commercially available carbohydrate-protein-electrolyte beverage on short term repeated exercise performance', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 9(5). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-9-5

Davey, G. J. G, Roberts, J. D., Patel, S., Pierpoint, T., Godsland, I. F., Davies, B. and McKeigue, P. M. 'Effects of Exercise on Insulin Resistance in South Asians and Europeans', Journal of Exercise Physiology, 3(2), pp. 6-11. ISSN 1097-9751.

Recent presentations and conferences

Presentations, Webinars & Invited Talks (last 10 years)

“Probiotics and Endurance Sports: What’s the Evidence?”. II International Symposium of Nutritional Supplements for Sport and Health, Spain. Organised by Crown Sports Nutrition. November 2022.

“Nutrition for Half Marathon”. Public Presentation: Anglia Ruskin University/Chelmsford Half Marathon. September 2022.

“Exercise and the Use of Sports Drinks”. Nutrition Practitioner Lecture Series - Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management (CNELM). May 2022.

“Exercise, Nutrition and the Gut” – Nutrition Practitioner Lecture Series - Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management (CNELM) May 2022.

“Nutrition and Injury Management”. Nutrition Practitioner Lecture Series - Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management (CNELM). May 2022.

“Nutritional Considerations for the Marathon Des Sables (MDS)”. Public Webinar: Ultra-Coach – Q&A interview with Elisabet Barnes, 2x winner of the MDS. March 2022.

“Fuelling your marathon”. Industry partner public presentation (Advance Performance, Peterborough). March 2022.

“Exercise and the Gut- Nutritional Approaches”. Nutrition Practitioner Webinar – Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition. February 2022

“Nutrition for Half Marathon – An update”. Public Presentation: Anglia Ruskin University/Cambridge Half Marathon. September 2020.

“Applying Sports Nutrition for Running”. Public Presentation: Cambridge University Athletics. January 2020.

“Ultra-Marathon Nutrition: Fueling Training, Recovery & Competition”. Invited Podcast Speaker. The Performance Nutrition Podcast (Dr Marc Bubbs) – S4E1. January 2020.

“Supporting your training through nutrition”. Invited guest speaker. The Leys School, Cambridge. March 2019.

“Ketogenic Diets and Body Composition”. Conference Presentation: International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference. September 2018.

“Nutritional Approaches to Support Adaptations to Stress”. Conference Presentation: Energy Summit, Cavendish Conference Centre, London (supported by Biocare Ltd). September 2018.

“Nutrition for Running Performance”. Adidas Promotional Event Q&A Presentation. London. March 2018.

“High fat v high carbs”. Nutrition Practitioner Presentation – British Association of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine, Practitioner Regional (South-West) CPD Seminar. November 2017.

“Gut Endurance”. Nutrition Practitioner Presentation – British Association of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine, Practitioner Regional (South-West) CPD Seminar. November 2017.

“Is the gut built for exercise?”. Nutrition Practitioner webinar lecture (Biocare Ltd.). November 2017.

“Nutrition for Rowing Performance”. Invited speaker. Cambridge University Womens Boat Club, Cambridge. October 2017

“Nutritional Physiology and the Gut”. Conference Presentation: Sports Nutrition Live Conference, London. April 2016.

“Nutrition for Rowing Performance”. Invited lecture: Cambridge University. November 2015.

“High fat v high carbs – which diet is best for athletes?” – Nutrition practitioner webinar (Biocare Ltd Education Series). May 2015.

“Enhancing Marathon Performance Through Nutrition”. Conference Presentation: London Marathon Medical Conference. April 2015.

“Nutrition and Ultra-endurance events”. Invited Podcast Speaker: The Paul Burgess Functional Medicine Podcast Series – Episode 12. December 2014.

“Sports Nutrition at the Forefront”. Conference presentation: Peak Performance Conference, London (supported by Biocare Ltd.). November 2014.

“Nutritional Prescriptions for Elite and Recreational Sport”. Conference presentation: Peak Performance Conference, London (supported by Biocare Ltd.). November 2014.

“Performance Nutrition: Lessons Learned from Sahara”. Public event speaker: Marathon Des Sables Expo, London. October 2013.

“Importance of Sports Nutrition”. Conference presentation: Foundations of Fitness Conference, London (sponsored by Biocare Ltd.). October 2012.

“Nutrition, Energy and Performance”. Conference Presentation: Institute of Functional Medicine, London (sponsored by Nutri Ltd.). September 2012.

“The Basis of Performance Nutrition for Football”. Conference Presentation: First Global Conference on Sports Science and Football. Neapolis University, Paphos, Cyprus. May 2012.

“New thinking for Performance Nutrition”. Conference Presentation: First Global Conference on Sports Science and Football. Neapolis University, Paphos, Cyprus. May 2012.

“Connecting Nutrition and Performance”. Public Presentation: The Natural Food Show, Olympia, London. April 2012 [Sponsored by Higher Nature Ltd].

Selected Conference Proceedings (last 10 years)

López-Samanes, A., Moreno-Pérez, D., Larrosa, M., Larumbe-Zabala, E., Centeno, A., Roberts, J.D., Naclerio, F. Effects of Protein-Carbohydrate versus Carbohydrate Alone Supplementation on Immune Inflammation Markers in Endurance Athletes. XIV International Symposium in Strength Training, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, December 2022.

Martin-López,J., Berlanga, L.A., López-Samanes, A., Martinez de la Cruz, R., Garcés Rimón, M., Roberts, J., and Bertotti, G. Dietary nitrate ingestion does not improve neuromuscular performance in male rock climbers: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. XIV International Symposium in Strength Training, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, December 2022.

Chiesa, S.T., Charakida, M., Rapala, A., Wade, K.H., Bhowruth, D.J., Roberts, J.D., Muthurangu, V., Sattar, N., Hughes, A.D, Timpson, N.J., and Deanfield, J.E. Fat Distribution, Inflammatory Biomarkers, And Cardiometabolic Risk In Young Adults: The Avon Longitudinal Study Of Parents And Children (Alspac). American Heart Association Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2019.

Roberts, J., Zinchenko, A., Mahbubani, K., Johnstone, J., Smith, L., Merzbach, V., Blacutt, M., Banderas, O., Villasenor, L., Vårvik, F. and Henselmans, M. Satiating effect of high protein diets on resistance-trained individuals in energy deficit. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, 2019.

Johnson, D., Roberts, J., Dugdale, D., Hodgkins, H., Gordon, R., Rowland, M., Lockwood, E., Mezbach, V., Femminile, A., Veres, F. and Gordon, D. Influence of Whole Blood Donation (~ 470 mL) on Peak Power Outputs Across a 96 hr Period. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, 2019.

Beasley, L., Cavallerio, F. and Roberts, J. The effects of a low-dose mindfulness-based intervention on psychological/physiological health and acute food choices. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, 2019.

Tiller, N.B., Chiesa, S.T., Roberts, J.D., Turner, L.A., Jones, S., Romer, L.M. Integrative physiological response to a 25-day ultra-endurance exercise challenge. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, 2019.

Roberts, J., Beasley, L., Gordon, D., Johnstone, J., Smith L. The effect of two β-alanine dosing strategies on 30-minute rowing performance: a randomized, controlled trial. British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Conference, Harrogate, UK, November 2018.

Dawkins, T.G., Shave, R.E., Baggish, A.L., Drane, A.L., Roberts, M.G. and Roberts, J.D. Electrocardiographic Changes Following Six-Months Of Endurance Training In Previously Training-Naïve Individuals. 3rd Okanagan Cardiovascular and Respiratory Symposium, Okanagan, British Columbia, March 2018.

Roberts, J., Zinchenko, A., Suckling, C., Smith, L., Johnstone, J., Henselmans, M. Assessing the impact of dietary protein on recovery indices from resistance exercise when nutrient timing is controlled for. British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Conference, Nottingham, November 2017.

Roberts, J.D, Suckling, C.A., Peedle, G.Y., Gordon, D.A., Marshall, H., Taylor, L. and Roberts, M.G. Assessing the Impact of Probiotic Supplementation and Caloric Periodization on Ultra-endurance Performance and Gastrointestinal Symptoms. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, 2016.

Suckling, C.A., Roberts, J.D., Peedle, G.Y., Gordon, D.A., Marshall, H., Taylor, L. and Roberts, M.G. Probiotic Supplementation and Gastrointestinal Endotoxemia Before and After the Marathon Des Sables. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, 2016.

Furber, M. J.W., Anton-Solanas, A., Koppe, E., Ashby, C., Roberts, M.G. and Roberts, J.D. An Acute Increase of Dietary Protein Intake Elicits Positive Cellular Metabolic Adaptations in Healthy Males. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, 2016.

Taylor, L., Suckling, C.A., Roberts, J.D., Chrismas, B.C.R. and Marshall, H. The extracellular heat shock protein response to a 7-day desert-based ultra-marathon. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, 2016.

Marshall, H., Suckling, C., Roberts, J., Chrismas, B., Taylor, L. Chronic Probiotic Supplementation and its Effects on eHsp72 Concentration Following a Desert-based Ultramarathon. European Congress of Sport Sciences (ECSS) Annual Meeting, Vienna, Austria, 2016.

Chapman, S., Gordon, D., Roberts, J. The effect of sex on fat metabolism during exercise. The British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference, 22nd –24th March 2016, Bangor University.

Sridharan, S., Vilar, E., Davenport, A., Ashman N., Almond M., Banerjee A., Roberts, J., Farrington K. Body Size And Physical Activity Adjusted Haemodialysis Dose: Impact On Survival. British Renal Society (BRS) Conference, Leeds, UK. July 2015.

Sridharan, S., Smith, K., Vilar, E., Roberts, J., Farington, K. Energetic Cost of Protein Turnover in Chronic Kidney Disease. 52nd ERA-EDTA Congress, London, May 2015.

Sridharan, S., Vilar, E., Davenport, A., Ashman, N., Almond, M., Banerjee, A., Roberts, J., Farington, K. Impact of Gender-Specific Minimum Haemodialysis Dose on Survival. 52nd ERA-EDTA Congress, London, May 2015.

Roberts, J.D., Suckling, C.A., Peedle, G.Y., Murphy, J.A., Dawkins, T.G. and Roberts, M.G. Combined Probiotic and α-Lipoic Acid Supplementation Effect on Endotoxemia, Gastrointestinal Permeability and Triathlon Performance. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, 2015.

Dawkins, T.G., Roberts, M.G., Suckling, C.A., Peedle, G.Y., Murphy, J.A. and Roberts, J.D. The Short and Longer Term Impact of an Iron-Distance Triathlon on Arterial Stiffness. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, 2015.

Suckling, C.A., Roberts, J.D., Peedle, G.Y., Murphy, J.A., Dawkins, T.G. and Roberts, M.G. Vitamin D Intake and Status in a Recreationally Trained Cohort Undertaking an Iron-distance Triathlon. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, 2015.

Roberts, M.G., Dawkins, T.G., Murphy, J.A., Peedle, G.Y., Suckling, C.A. and Roberts, J.D. Assessing the Ergogenic Potential of α-Lipoic Acid on Laboratory Time Trial and Iron-distance Triathlon Performance. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, 2015.

Marshall, T.D., Pack, S., Roberts, J.D., Roberts, M.G. and Suckling, C.A. The Influence of Mental Toughness on Performance in Novice Ironman Triathletes. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, 2015.

Dawkins, T.G., Roberts, M.G. and Roberts, J.D. The Influence Of Ultra-Endurance Exercise On The Cardiovascular And Related Physiological Systems. British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference, April 2014, University of Portsmouth.

Suckling, C.A. and Roberts, J.D. The Effects of Phosphatidlyserine on Heart Rate Variability and Muscular Endurance. British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference, April 2014, University of Portsmouth.

Wilkinson, C.L. and Roberts, J.D. The Effects of Omega-3 fatty acid Supplementation on the Signs and Symptoms of Exercise-induced Muscle Damage. British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference, April 2014, University of Portsmouth.

Sridharan, S., Davenport, A., Vilar, E., Roberts, J. and Farrington, K. Relationship Of Physical Activity To Urea Generation Rate In Haemodialysis Patients. British Renal Society and Renal Association Conference. April 2014, 085.

Sridharan, S., Vilar, E., Davenport, A., Ashman, N., Almond, M., Banerjee, A., Roberts, J. and Farrington, K. Evidence For a Gender-Specific Minimum Haemodialysis Dose. British Renal Society and Renal Association Conference. April 2014, 07.

Hinchcliffe, D. J. and Roberts, J. D. The Implementation Of Green Tea Extract As A Means For Weight Loss In Judokas. British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference, April 2014, University of Portsmouth.

Gargiulo, F., Roberts, J.D., Kass, L.S. and Roberts, M.G. The Influence of a Bovine Colostrum Combined with a Recovery Beverage During an 8-Week Resistance Training Programme. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Conference, May 2012, San Francisco, California.

Brice, S.J.C. and Roberts, J.D. The Effect of Conjugated Linoleic Acid on Fat Oxidation Following Short Term Aerobic Exercise. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Conference, May 2012, San Francisco, California.

Shaw, M.J. and Roberts, J.D. Assessing the Acute Influence of Perceived versus Actual Caffeine Intake on Aspects of Aerobic Performance. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Conference, May 2012, San Francisco, California.

Boyle, D. and Roberts, J.D. Monitoring the Time Course Effects of L-arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate on Anaerobic Performance. British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) student conference, March 2012, University of East London.

Taylor, C. and Roberts, J.D. The Influence of Carbohydrate Meal Frequency on Markers of Metabolism and Aerobic Performance in Female Subjects. British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) student conference, March 2012, University of East London.

Griffiths, L. and Roberts, J.D. The Effect of Single and Double Dosing of Caffeine with Carbohydrate on Repeated Sub-maximal Performance. British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) student conference, March 2012, University of East London.

Media experience

BBC The Truth about Healthy Eating series, February 2018.

BBC Sounds Podcast: 'Mental Muscle – Can your food make you faster?', BBC Radio Cambridge, January 2023.

The Conversation articles

Chung, H., Gordon, D. and Roberts, J., 'How your genes may determine whether you can be an endurance athlete', 2 August 2023.

Roberts, J. D. and Chung, H., 'Matcha tea: what the current evidence says about its health benefits', 4 April 2023.

Roberts, J. D. and Chung, H., 'Creatine supplements: what the research says about how they can help you get in shape', 18 January 2023.

Roberts, J. D. and Chung, H., 'Why food labels showing the exercise needed to burn off calories won’t work for everyone', 11 October 2022.

Willmott, A., Roberts, J. and Gibson, O., 'Seven tips for exercising safely during a heatwave', 18 July 2022.

Gordon, D. and Roberts, J. 'How quickly do we become unfit?', 14 May 2021.

Roberts, J., 'Exercise nutrition: whether you should eat before or after a workout depends on your fitness goals', 16 November 2020.

Roberts, J., Willmott, A. and Gordon, D, ''Fat burning zone'? The best way to exercise to burn fat', 26 May 2020.

Bishop, S., Close, G., Moravej, H., Roberts, J., Williams, N. and Spector, T., 'What supplements do scientists use, and why?', 11 January 2018.

Functional Sports Nutrition (Co-author/editor support for student-driven media articles)

Lillis, J. and Pinto, J. M., 'Hydroxytyrosol: Potential implications for sport', Research Spotlight, Functional Sports Nutrition, December 2022, pp. 6.

Chung, H., 'Exercise Induced Muscle Damage (EIMD) – can anti-inflammatory nutrients help?', Research Spotlight, Functional Sports Nutrition, September 2022, pp. 11.

Beasley, L., 'Beta-Alanine: more buffering, less suffering', Research Spotlight, Functional Sports Nutrition, July 2022, pp. 11.

Chapman, S., 'Protein and concurrent exercise – does it support training gains?'  Research Spotlight, Functional Sports Nutrition, May 2022, pp. 24.

Dugdale, D., 'Time effective nutritional interventions for health and exercise', Research Spotlight, Functional Sports Nutrition, March 2022, pp. 11.

Lillis, J., 'POLYPHENOLS – Can these plant-derived nutrients really improve your recovery?', Research Spotlight, Functional Sports Nutrition, January 2022, pp. 11.

Veras, F., 'Alternative approaches to nutrition for strength gains: combining vitamin D and HMB', Research Spotlight, Functional Sports Nutrition, November 2021, pp. 13.

Aldrich, P., and Beasley, L., 'Collagen and joint health: miracle cure or just another dull ache?' Research Spotlight, Functional Sports Nutrition, July 2021, pp. 11.

Bartlett, J., 'Rapid weight loss and MMA: a nutrition insight', Research Spotlight, Functional Sports Nutrition, May 2021, pp. 10-11.

Diment, A. and Roberts, J., 'Beeting your best: enhancing high intensity exercise through nitrates', Research Spotlight, Functional Sports Nutrition, January 2021, pp. 34.