Published Research

CurraNZ is backed by 60+ peer-reviewed papers. The studies below represent a selection from that body of research.

Metabolism Studies

  1. Alterations of exercise-induced carbohydrate and fat oxidation by CurraNZ. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41128911
  2. Whole-body fat oxidation during supine rest in healthy males: two weeks daily intake of anthocyanin-rich NZBCE. doi.org/10.31989/dsn.v2i8.1124
  3. Substrate oxidation during moderate-intensity walking: daily versus every-other-day intake of anthocyanin-rich CurraNZ. doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2020.1841356
  4. Fat oxidation during submaximal exercise in the heat: effects of CurraNZ NZBCE. doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2020.02.017
  5. Fat oxidation during prolonged cycling in endurance-trained females with CurraNZ. doi.org/10.1007/s00421-018-3858-3
  6. Cycling performance and fat oxidation in cyclists: a CurraNZ study. doi.org/10.1007/s00421-015-3215-8
  7. Dose effects of CurraNZ on substrate oxidation and physiological responses during prolonged cycling. doi.org/10.1007/s00421-017-3607-z

Exercise Studies

  1. High-intensity intermittent running: effects of CurraNZ. doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2015-0020
  2. Effect of CurraNZ on performance during the running based anaerobic sprint test in trained youth and recreationally active male football players. doi.org/10.3390/sports5030069
  3. Maximal sprint speed during the Loughborough Intermittent Shuttle Test: effects of CurraNZ. doi.org/10.3390/sports4030042
  4. Cycling performance and fat oxidation in cyclists: a CurraNZ study. doi.org/10.1007/s00421-015-3215-8
  5. Effects of anthocyanin-rich CurraNZ on Rugby Union specific tests. doi.org/10.3390/sports10100152
  6. Muscle oxygenation during repeated intermittent forearm contractions in advanced and elite rock climbers with CurraNZ. doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2019-0365
  7. The effect of New Zealand blackcurrant on sport performance and related biomarkers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. doi.org/10.1186/s12970-020-00354-9
  8. The effects of an acute dose of NZBCE on 5km running performance. doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0029

Post-Exercise Studies

  1. Recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage in non-resistance trained men and women: a CurraNZ study. doi.org/10.3390/nu13082875
  2. Anthocyanin-rich extract consumption prior to exercise: oxidative stress recovery and circulating neutrophil function — a pilot study. doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2019.00073
  3. Oxidative stress and inflammation management with five weeks daily NZBCE consumption: a randomised placebo-controlled pilot study. doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2020.00016
  4. Short-term blackcurrant extract consumption and exercise-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. doi.org/10.1152/ajpregu.90740.2008
  5. Muscle glycogen storage at rest and intramuscular triglyceride degradation during prolonged exercise with NZBCE. doi.org/10.1007/s00421-025-05995-9

Heat & Environment Studies

  1. Treadmill running-induced gastro-intestinal symptoms in the heat: effects of CurraNZ — a pilot study. tandfonline.com
  2. The heat shock response in men during exercise in hot ambient conditions: effects of NZBCE. doi.org/10.1007/s00421-024-05439-w
  3. Gastrointestinal barrier permeability and enterocyte damage after exertional heat stress with anthocyanin-rich blackcurrant extract. doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2021-0330

General Research

  1. Anthocyanin-rich NZBCE: implications for health. doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.864323
  2. Effect of CurraNZ on blood pressure, cognitive function and functional performance in older adults. doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2019.1707740
  3. Insulin sensitivity and postprandial glucose excursions in individuals with overweight or obesity: effects of short-term CurraNZ intake. doi.org/10.1007/s00394-020-02329-7
  4. Postprandial blood glucose, insulin and incretin concentrations with anthocyanin-rich blackcurrant extract drinks. doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2016.09.002
  5. Berries and the postprandial plasma glucose response to sucrose in healthy subjects. doi.org/10.1017/S0007114509992868

The research listed above is provided for informational purposes only. CurraNZ is a food product and the studies referenced are not intended to imply that CurraNZ diagnoses, treats, cures or prevents any disease or health condition. Individual results may vary.

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