Professor Jon Buckley 

Jon Buckley is the Director of the Nutritional Physiology Research Centre at the University of South Australia and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the journal Nutrients.

Jon's research interests focus on the effects of diet and exercise on health and physical function in populations ranging from patient groups to elite athletes.

Apart from his publications (see below for recent publications), Jon's research has led to 10 patent applications (2 granted, 8 pending) for novel foods and other technologies for improving health and athletic performance. His work has also contributed to changes in international food policy.

Nutritional Physiology Research Centre

Nutrients Journal

• Exercise Physiology

Member, Nutrition Society of Australia

Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Nutrients

B.App.Sc (Exercise & Sports Science) University of South Australia 1991

B.Sc (Honours) University of Adelaide 1992

Ph.D. University of Adelaide 1997

• Effects of diet and exercise on cardiometabolic health, brain health and physical function across the lifespan
• Sports Nutrition
• Athletic performance and recovery

Recent publications (last 5 years)

Wong RX, Berry NN, Coates AM, Buckley JD, Bryan J, Kunz I, Howe PRC. Chronic resveratrol consumption improves brachial flow-mediated dilatation in healthy obese adults. Journal of Hypertension (in press).

Wong RHX, Coates AM, Buckley JD, Howe PRC. Evidence for circulatory benefits of resveratrol in humans. Annals of New York Academy of Sciences (in press).

Das R, Buckley JD, Williams M. Dimensions of sensation assessed in urinary urgency: A systematic review. Journal of Urology (in press).

Moran LJ, Wilson CC, Buckley JD, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Brinkworth GD. Changes in endothelial function and depression scores are associated following long-term dietary intervention: a secondary analysis. Nutrition (in press).

McDonnell MN, Berry NM, Cutting MA, Keage HA, Buckley JD, Howe PRC. Transcranial doppler ultrasound to assess cerebrovascular reactivity: reliability, reproducibility and effect of posture. Peer J (in press)

McDonnell MN, Buckley JD, Opie G, Ridding M, Semmler J. A single bout of aerobic exercise promotes motor cortical neuroplasticity. Journal of Applied Physiology (in press)

Nelson MJ, Thomson RL, Howe PRC, Rogers DK, Buckley JD. Maximal rate of increase in heart rate during the rest-exercise transition tracks reductions in exercise performance when training load is increased. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (in press).

Thomson RL, Spedding S, Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Buckley JD. Seasonal effects on vitamin D status influence outcomes of lifestyle intervention in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility and Sterility (in press).

Tsiros MD, Coates AM, Howe PRC, Grimshaw PN, Walkley J, Shield A, Mallows R, Hills A, Kagawa M, Schulz S, Buckley JD. Knee extensor strength differences in obese and healthy weight 10-13 year olds. European Journal of Applied Physiology (in press).

Wong RHX, Howe PRC, Coates AM, Buckley JD, Berry NM. Chronic consumption of a wild green oat extract (Neuravena®) improves brachial flow-mediated dilatation and cerebrovascular responsiveness in older adults. Journal of Hypertension (in press).

Flavel N, Olds TS, Buckley J, Haren MA, Petkov J. Anthropometric estimates of total and regional body fat in children aged 6-17 years. Acta Paediatrica (in press)

Fuller J, Thomson RL, Howe PRC, Buckley JD. Effect of vibration on muscle perfusion: a systematic review. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging (in press).

Crichton G, Howe PRC, Buckley JD, Coates AM, Murphy KJ, Bryan J. Dietary intervention trials: critical issues and challenges. Trials (in press).

Tsiros MD, Buckley JD, Howe PRC, Olds T, Walkley J, Taylor L, Mallows R, Hills AP, Kagawa M, Coates AM. Day-to-day physical functioning and disability in obese 10-13 year olds. Pediatric Obesity (in press).

Wycherley TP, Buckley JD, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Brinkworth GD. Comparison of the effects of weight loss from a high protein vs. standard protein energy restricted diet on strength and aerobic capacity in overweight and obese males European Journal of Nutrition. European Journal of Nutrition (in press).

Haren MT, Misan G, Paterson T-J, Ruffin RE, Grant JF, Buckley JD, Howe PRC, Newbury J, Taylor AW, McDermott RA. Abdominal adiposity and obstructive airway disease: testing insulin resistance and sleep disordered breathing mechanisms. BMC Pulmonary Medicine 12:31, 2012.

Murphy KJ, Thomson RL, Coates AM, Buckley JD, Howe PRC. Effects of eating fresh lean pork on cardiometabolic health parameters. Nutrients 7:711-723, 2012.

Thomson RL, Spedding S, Buckley JD. Vitamin D in the etiology and management of polycystic ovary syndrome. Clinical Endocrinology. 77:343-350, 2012.

Thomson RL, Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Norman RJ, Buckley JD. The effect of diet and exercise on markers of endothelial function in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Human Reproduction 7:2169-2176, 2012.

Crichton G, Elias MF, Buckley JD, Murphy KJ, Bryan J, Frisardi V. Metabolic Syndrome, Cognitive Performance and Dementia: a Review. Journal of Alzheimers Disease 30:S77-S87, 2012.

Sinn N, Milte C, Street S, Buckley JD, Coates AC, Petkov J, Howe PRC. Effects of n-3 fatty acids, EPA v. DHA, on depressive symptoms, quality of life, memory and executive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a 6-month randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Nutrition 107:1682-1693, 2012

Haren MT, Misan G, Grant J, Buckley J, Howe P, Taylor A, Newbury J, McDermott RA. Proximal correlates of metabolic phenotypes during 'at-risk' and 'case' stages of the metabolic disease continuum. Nutrition and Diabetes 2:e24, 2012

Wong RHX, Howe PRC, Bryan J, Coates AM, Buckley JD, Berry NM. Chronic effects of a wild green oat extract supplementation on cognitive performance in older adults: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial. Nutrients 4:331-342, 2012.

Crichton GE, Howe PRC, Buckley JD, Coates AM, Murphy KJ. Dairy consumption and cardiometabolic health: outcomes of a 12-month crossover trial. Nutrition and Metabolism 9:19, 2012

Crichton GE, Murphy KJ, Howe PRC, Buckley JD, Bryan J. Dairy consumption and working memory performance in overweight and obese adults. Appetite 59:34-40, 2012

Milte CM, Sinn N, Buckley JD, Coates AM, Young RM, Howe PRC . Eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, cognition, and behavior in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Nutrition 28:670-677, 2012

Thomson RL, Buckley JD. Protein hydrolysates and tissue repair. Nutrition Research Reviews. 24:191-197, 2011

Tsiros MD, Grimshaw PD, Shield AJ, Buckley JD. An evaluation of test-retest reliability and practicality of the Biodex system 4 isokinetic dynamometer for knee strength assessment in pediatric populations. Journal of Allied Health 20:115-119, 2011

Milte CM, Sinn N, Buckley JD, Coates AM, Young RM, Howe PRC. Polyunsaturated fatty acids, cognition and literacy in children with ADHD with and without learning difficulties. Journal of Child Health Care. 15:299-311, 2011

Milte C, Sinn N, Street SJ, Buckley JD, Coates AM, Howe PRC. Erythrocyte polyunsaturated fatty acid status, memory, cognition and mood in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and healthy controls. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes & Essential Fatty Acids 84:153-161, 2011.

Gentilcore D, Vanis L, Teng JC, Wishart JM, Buckley JD, Rayner CK, Horowitz M, Jones KL. The oligosaccharide, alpha (a)-cyclodextrin, slows gastric emptying and attenuates the glycaemic response to sucrose in healthy older adults. British Journal of Nutrition 106:583-587, 2011

Crichton G, Bryan J, Buckley J, Murphy KJ. Dairy consumption and metabolic syndrome: A systematic review of findings and methodological issues. Obesity Reviews 12:e190-e201, 2011

Berry NM, Robinson M, Bryan J, Buckley JD, Murphy K, Howe PRC. Acute effects of an Avena sativa extract on responses to the Stroop colour word test. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 17:635-637, 2011

Tsiros MD, Grimshaw PD, Shield AJ, Buckley JD. The Biodex isokinetic dynamometer for knee strength assessment in children: a practical ergonomic case study. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. 39:161-167, 2011

Thomson R, Buckley JD, Brinkworth GD. Exercise for the treatment and management of overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a review of the literature. Obesity Reviews 12:e202-e210, 2011.

Wong RHX, Howe PRC, Buckley JD, Coates AM, Kunz I, Berry NM. Acute resveratrol supplementation improves flow-mediated dilatation in overweight/obese individuals with mildly elevated blood pressure. Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. 21:851-856, 2011

Tsiros MD, Coates AM, Howe PRC, Grimshaw PN, Buckley JD. Obesity the new childhood disability? Obesity Reviews 12:26-36, 2011.

Berry NM, Davison K, Coates AM, Buckley JD, Howe PRC. Impact of cocoa flavanol consumption on blood pressure responsiveness to exercise. British Journal of Nutrition 103:1480-1484, 2010.

Davison K, Bircher S, Hill AJ, Coates AM, Howe PRC, Buckley JD. Relationships between obesity, cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular function. Journal of Obesity 2010;2010:191253

Buckley JD and Howe PRC. Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may be beneficial for reducing obesity – a review. Nutrients 2:1212-1230, 2010.

Davison K, Berry NM, Misan G, Coates AM, Buckley JD, Howe PRC. Dose-related effects of flavanol-rich cocoa on blood pressure. Journal of Human Hypertension 24:568-576, 2010.

Crichton G, Murphy KJ, Bryan J, Buckley J. Dairy consumption and cognitive performance in adults – findings and methodological issues: a systematic review. Dementia & Geriatric Cognitive Disorders 30:352-361, 2010.

Thomson RL, Buckley JD, Lim SS, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Norman RJ, Brinkworth GD. Lifestyle management improves quality of life and depression in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility and Sterility 94:1812-1816, 2010.

Charles J, Scutter S, Buckley J. Static ankle joint Equinus: toward a standard definition and diagnosis. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 100:195-203, 2010.

Wycherley TP, Brinkworth GD, Keogh JB, Noakes M, Buckley JD, Clifton P. Long term effects of weight loss with a very low carbohydrate and low fat diet on vascular function in overweight and obese patients. Journal of Internal Medicine 267:452-461, 2010.

Thomson R, Buckley JD, Noakes M, Clifton P, Norman R, Brinkworth GD. Heart rate recovery improves after weight loss in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility and Sterility 93:1173-1178, 2010.

Brinkworth GD, Buckley JD, Noakes M, Clifton PM. Renal function following long-term weight loss in individuals with abdominal obesity on a very low carbohydrate diet vs. high carbohydrate diet. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 110:633-638, 2010.

Buckley JD, Thomson RL, Coates AM, Howe PRC, DeNichilo M, Rowney MK. Supplementation with a whey protein hydrolysate enhances recovery of muscle force-generating capacity following eccentric exercise. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 13:178-181, 2010.

Sjoberg N, Milte CM, Coates AM, J Buckley, PRC Howe, DA Saint. Dose-dependent increases in heart rate variability and arterial compliance in overweight and obese adults with DHA-rich fish oil supplementation. British Journal of Nutrition 103:243-248, 2010.

Pettman TL, Buckley JD, Misan GMH, Coates AM, Howe PRC. Health benefits of a four month group-based diet and lifestyle modification program for individuals with metabolic syndrome. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice 3:221-235, 2009.

Brinkworth G, Buckley J, Noakes M, Clifton P, Wilson C. Long-term effects of a very low carbohydrate diet and a low-fat diet on mood and cognitive function. Archives of Internal Medicine 169:1873-1880, 2009.

Thorp A, Sinn N, Buckley JD, Coates AM, Howe PRC. Soy isoflavone supplementation enhances spatial working memory in men. British Journal of Nutrition 102:1348-1354, 2009.

Thomson R, Buckley JD, Moran LJ, Noakes M, Clifton P, Norman R, Brinkworth GD. Anti-müllerian hormone levels predict reproductive response to weightloss in polycystic ovary syndrome. Human Reproduction 24:1976-1981, 2009.

Thomson R, Buckley J, Moran L, Noakes M, Clifton P, Norman R, Brinkworth G. Comparison of aerobic exercise capacity and muscle strength in overweight women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 116:1242–1250, 2009

Buckley JD & PRC Howe. Anti-obesity effects of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Obesity Reviews. 10:648-659, 2009

Crittenden R, Buckley J, Cameron-Smith D, Brown A, Thomas K, Davey S, Hobman P. Functional dairy protein supplements for elite athletes. Australian Journal of Dairy Technology 64:133-137,2009.

Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Buckley JD. Effects of a low carbohydrate weight loss diet on exercise capacity and tolerance in obese subjects. Obesity 17:1916-1923, 2009.

Buckley JD, Butler RN, Southcott E, Brinkworth GD. Bovine colostrum supplementation during running training increases intestinal permeability. Nutrients 1:224-234, 2009

Brinkworth G, Noakes M, Buckley J, Keogh J, Clifton P. Long-term effects of a very-low-carbohydrate weight loss diet compared with an isocaloric low-fat diet after 12 mo. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 90:23-32, 2009.

Bourdon PC, David AZ, Buckley JD. A single exercise test for assessing physiological and performance parameters in elite rowers: the 2-in-1 test. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 12: 205-211, 2009.

Buckley JD and Howe PRC. Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and obesity. In: Fatty Acids in Health Promotion and Disease Causation, Watson R (Ed), American Oil Chemists Society Press, Illinois. 2009; pp 767-786.

Pettman TL, Buckley JD, Coates AM, Misan GMH, Petkov J, Howe PRC. Prevalence and interrelationships between cardio-metabolic risk factors in abdominally-obese individuals. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders 7:31-36, 2009.

Buckley JD, Coates AM, Howe, PRC. Alpha-cyclodextrin. In: Fiber Ingredients: Food Applications and Health Benefits, Cho S & Samuel P (Eds), CRC Press, New York. 2009; pp 9-18.

Buckley JD, Burgess S, Murphy KM, Howe PRC. DHA-rich fish oil lowers heart rate during submaximal exercise in elite Australian Rules footballers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 12:503-507, 2009

Tsiros MD, Olds TS, Buckley JD, Grimshaw PN, Walkley J, Hills AP, Brennan L, Howe PRC, Coates AM. Health-related quality of life in obese children and adolescents. International Journal of Obesity 33:387-400,2009.

Coates A, Sioutis S, Buckley J, Howe PRC. Regular consumption of n-3 fatty acid-enriched pork modifies cardiovascular risk factors. British Journal of Nutrition. 101:592-597, 2009.

I am able to provide media comment in the following areas of expertise:

Discipline: Nutrition, Sports Nutrition

• Functional foods
• Effects of diet and exercise on health
• Athletic performance