A beetroot drink a day may keep the doctor away
Dr Luke Stanaway's doctoral research shows nitrate-rich beetroot juice can help reduce blood pressure.
Dr Luke Stanaway's doctoral research shows nitrate-rich beetroot juice can help reduce blood pressure.
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Research into the effects of caffeine on children is variable, said Massey University professor of exercise science Ajmol Ali, who has led a large investigation into caffeine use in New Zealand.
For many people, coffee is an essential part of their daily routine. Whether it's for a morning boost or an afternoon pick-me-up, the caffeine in coffee can provide a much-needed jolt of energy.
We caught up with Professor Ali to find out more about his role, his childhood and how he came to Massey.
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The effects of caffeine intake varies between individuals, and this variation has been attributed to factors such as age, gender and more recently, genetics. Now, a Massey University study is looking for athletic men to help researchers find out more about the effect of caffeine on sporting performance.
While exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle can prevent communicable diseases, it can also cause a stress response. In women, the exercise-induced stress response is implicated in menstrual dysfunction, infertility and osteoporosis later in life. Now Massey University researchers are investigating whether kiwifruit, which is high in vitamin C, can reduce the stress response triggered by exercise in women.