topicBlackcurrant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimHowever, the associated by-products of these energy pathways can rapidly initiate the onset of peripheral muscle fatigue and reduce muscle function (for a review see []).
evidence level4
citationWillems Mark E. T. (2025)
sourceEffects of Blackcurrant Extract During High-Intensity Intermittent Running: An Exploratory Study of Possible Muscle Fibre-Type Dependence
topicBlackcurrant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimFor example, dietary organic nitrate-enhanced intracellular calcium handling in mice fast-twitch muscle fibres resulted in an increased force production; this was not observed in slow-twitch muscle fibres [].
evidence level4
citationWillems Mark E. T. (2025)
sourceEffects of Blackcurrant Extract During High-Intensity Intermittent Running: An Exploratory Study of Possible Muscle Fibre-Type Dependence
topicBlackcurrant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimprotocol [] was used in a previous study on the effects of NZBC extract [], observations suggested that individuals with primarily slow-twitch muscle fibre typology had increased fatigue resistance based on twitch responses of the.
evidence level4
citationWillems Mark E. T. (2025)
sourceEffects of Blackcurrant Extract During High-Intensity Intermittent Running: An Exploratory Study of Possible Muscle Fibre-Type Dependence
topicBlackcurrant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 In the last decade, the ergogenic potential of anthocyanin-rich blackcurrant has been shown in various exercise models including high-intensity and maximal exercise [,,].
evidence level4
citationWillems Mark E. T. (2025)
sourceEffects of Blackcurrant Extract During High-Intensity Intermittent Running: An Exploratory Study of Possible Muscle Fibre-Type Dependence
topicBlackcurrant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimThe evidence for the health-related effects of anthocyanin intake is growing, where benefits have been shown to include a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes [,,].
evidence level4
citationWillems Mark ET (2025)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Blackcurrant Supplementation as a Nutraceutical Ergogenic Aid for Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Narrative Review
topicBlackcurrant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimExisting and future research on the effects of the intake of anthocyanins in humans, with focus on beneficial health effects [], will eventually provide the evidence to support intake recommendations for anthocyanins.
evidence level4
citationWillems Mark ET (2025)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Blackcurrant Supplementation as a Nutraceutical Ergogenic Aid for Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Narrative Review
topicBlackcurrant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimFollowing an acute intake of 17 mg/kg body weight of blackcurrant anthocyanins, there was an increase in left forearm blood flow found using near infrared spectroscopy during typing activity, and there were changes in maximum total hemoglobin in the trapezius after maximal voluntary contractions after the typing [].
evidence level4
citationWillems Mark ET (2025)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Blackcurrant Supplementation as a Nutraceutical Ergogenic Aid for Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Narrative Review
topicBlackcurrant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim1 2 2 3 4 4 [5] [6] [7] 8 9 Tissues of higher plants contain the flavonoid compound anthocyanins [].
evidence level4
citationWillems Mark ET (2025)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Blackcurrant Supplementation as a Nutraceutical Ergogenic Aid for Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Narrative Review