Judith Allgrove

Dr Judith Allgrove

  • Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
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Biography

Judith completed her PhD at Loughborough University investigating biomarkers of stress, immune function and factors that influence the response to exercise. She held lectureship posts in London Universities before joining Bournemouth University in 2025. Her principle research interests lie in exercise immunology and biomarkers of disease (e.g. cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory) relating to lifestyle factors (exercise, nutritional and environmental), translating this into at risk and understudied groups/areas (e.g. ethnic minorities and women’s health). Her other interests lie in extreme environments e.g. heat/cold/pollution exposure, and the increased influence of climate change on human and planetary health/performance.

Judith has successful collaborations with academics and industry both nationally and internationally, and her research has been supported by external grants including GSK, Nestlé, NHS and UKIR. She is a current mentor for WiSEAN (Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network) and has been a representative for the Physiological Society, regularly engaging in Parliamentary and Scientific Committee’s events in the Houses of Parliament, and workshops to help shape UK policy.

Journal Articles

  • Grigg, M.J., Thake, C.D., Allgrove, J.E. and Broom, D.R., 2025. Effects of cold-water immersion on energy expenditure, ad-libitum energy intake and appetite in healthy adults. Physiology and Behavior, 296.
  • Hsieh, S.S., Bala, A., Layzell, K., Fatima, Q., Pushparajah, C., Maguire, R.K., Chen, Y.C., Finlayson, G. and Allgrove, J.E., 2025. Moderate-to-vigorous and light-intensity aerobic exercise yield similar effects on food reward, appetitive responses, and energy intake in physically inactive adults. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
  • Grigg, M.J., Thake, C.D., Allgrove, J.E., King, J.A., Thackray, A.E., Stensel, D.J., Owen, A. and Broom, D.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.
  • Benedetti, S., Moir, H.J., Stensel, D.J., Thackray, A.E., Naughton, D. and Allgrove, J.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.
  • Patel, R.K., Brouner, J., Allgrove, J.E. and Spendiff, O., 2020. The influence of different concentrations of flavanol chocolate bars under acute supplement conditions on exercise and performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 120 (9), 2075-2082.
  • Loh, R., Stamatakis, E., Folkerts, D., Allgrove, J.E. and Moir, H.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), 295-330.
  • Benedetti, S., Allgrove, J. et al., 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).
  • Naclerio, F., Larumbe-Zabala, E., Ashrafi, N., Seijo, M., Nielsen, B., Allgrove, J. and Earnest, C.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), 267-277.
  • Harbige, L.S., Pinto, E., Allgrove, J. and Thomas, L.V., 2016. Immune Response of Healthy Adults to the Ingested Probiotic Lactobacillus casei Shirota. Scandinavian Journal of Immunology, 84 (6), 353-364.
  • Naclerio, F., Larumbe-Zabala, E., Cooper, R., Allgrove, J. and Earnest, C.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).
  • Tanner, A.V., Nielsen, B.V. and Allgrove, J., 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), 680-689.
  • 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), 257-268.
  • Cooper, R., Naclerio, F., Allgrove, J. and Larumbe-Zabala, E., 2014. Effects of a carbohydrate and caffeine gel on intermittent sprint performance in recreationally trained males. European Journal of Sport Science, 14 (4), 353-361.
  • Allgrove, J.E., Oliveira, M. and Gleeson, M., 2014. Stimulating whole saliva affects the response of antimicrobial proteins to exercise. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 24 (4), 649-655.
  • Cooper, R., Naclerio, F., Larumbe-Zabala, E., Chassin, L., Allgrove, J. and Jimenez, A., 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), 72-85.
  • Allgrove, J.E., Chapman, M., Christides, T. and Smith, P.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), 925-934.
  • Cooper, R., Naclerio, F., Allgrove, J. and Jimenez, A., 2012. Creatine supplementation with specific view to exercise/sports performance: An update. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 9.
  • 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).
  • Allgrove, J., Farrell, E., Gleeson, M., Williamson, G. and Cooper, K., 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), 113-123.
  • Davison, G., Allgrove, J. and Gleeson, M., 2009. Salivary antimicrobial peptides (LL-37 and alpha-defensins HNP1-3), antimicrobial and IgA responses to prolonged exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 106 (2), 277-284.
  • Allgrove, J.E., Geneen, L., Latif, S. and Gleeson, M., 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), 209-221.
  • Hogervorst, E., Bandelow, S., Schmitt, J., Jentjens, R., Oliveira, M., Allgrove, J., Carter, T. and Gleeson, M., 2008. Caffeine improves physical and cognitive performance during exhaustive exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40 (10), 1841-1851.
  • Allgrove, J.E., Gomes, E., Hough, J. and Gleeson, M., 2008. Effects of exercise intensity on salivary antimicrobial proteins and markers of stress in active men. Journal of Sports Sciences, 26 (6), 653-661.

Chapters

  • Allgrove, J. and Davison, G., 2018. Immune function and the exercising female. In: Forsyth, J. and Roberts, C.-M., eds. The Exercising Female Science and Its Application. Routledge.
  • Allgrove, J.E. and Davison, G., 2018. Chocolate/cocoa polyphenols and oxidative stress. Polyphenols: Mechanisms of Action in Human Health and Disease. 207-219.
  • Allgrove, J. and Davison, G., 2013. Dark Chocolate/Cocoa Polyphenols and Oxidative Stress. Polyphenols in Human Health and Disease. 241-251.

Conferences

  • Loh, R., Stamatakis, E., Folkerts, 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. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 15 (10), S198.
  • Benedetti, S.B., Moir, H.M., Naughton, D.N., Hill, N.H., Stensel, D.S., Trackray, A.T. and Allgrove, J.A., 2018. Physical activity and risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in South Asian and European men. DIABETIC MEDICINE, 35, 82-83.
  • O'Connel, E., Allgrove, J., Pollard, L., Xiang, M. and Harbige, L.S., 2010. A pilot study investigating the effects of yakult fermented milk drink (L-casei Shirota) on salivary IFN-γ, sIgA, IgA1 and IgA2 in healthy volunteers. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 69 (OCE3), E267.
  • Allgrove, J.E. and Gleeson, M., 2005. Changes in mucosal immunity with swim training at altitude. BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY, 19 (5), 471.