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R. Bescos

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h-index: 19
Works: 71
Citations: 2,281

Most-cited papers

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Emerging and Future Challenges for Dental and Oral Medicine
R. Bescos, P. Casas-Agustench, L. Belfield, Z. Brookes +1 more
2020Journal of dentistry research397 citations Open access
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Current uses of chlorhexidine for management of oral disease: a narrative review
Z. Brookes, R. Bescos, L. Belfield, K. Ali +1 more
2020E -journal of dentistry386 citations Open access
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Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome
R. Bescos, A. Ashworth, C. Clarke, Z. Brookes +9 more
2020Scientific Reports324 citations Open access
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Acute administration of inorganic nitrate reduces VO(2peak) in endurance athletes.
R. Bescos, F. Rodríguez, Xavier Iglesias, M. Ferrer +2 more
2011Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise144 citations Open access
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Sodium nitrate supplementation does not enhance performance of endurance athletes.
R. Bescos, V. Ferrer-Roca, P. Galilea, A. Roig +6 more
2012Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise119 citations Open access
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Chlorhexidine and oral microbiome.
Z. Brookes, L. Belfield, A. Ashworth, P. Casas-Agustench +3 more
2021E -journal of dentistry114 citations Open access
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Four days of simulated shift work reduces insulin sensitivity in humans
R. Bescos, M. J. Boden, M. Jackson, A. Trewin +9 more
2018Acta Physiologica69 citations Open access
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Dietary nitrate and blood pressure: evolution of a new nutrient?
A. Ashworth, R. Bescos
2017Nutrition research reviews65 citations Open access
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Dietary intake of inorganic nitrate in vegetarians and omnivores and its impact on blood pressure, resting metabolic rate and the oral microbiome.
A. Ashworth, C. Cutler, G. Farnham, Luke Liddle +8 more
2019Free Radical Biology & Medicine51 citations
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Effects of dietary L-arginine intake on cardiorespiratory and metabolic adaptation in athletes.
R. Bescos, C. González-Haro, P. Pujol, F. Drobnic +5 more
2009International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism50 citations
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No effect of acute beetroot juice ingestion on oxygen consumption, glucose kinetics, or skeletal muscle metabolism during submaximal exercise in males.
S. Betteridge, R. Bescos, M. Martorell, A. Pons +3 more
2016Journal of applied physiology44 citations Open access
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Post-exercise hypotension and skeletal muscle oxygenation is regulated by nitrate-reducing activity of oral bacteria.
Craig Cutler, M. Kiernan, J. Willis, L. Gallardo-Alfaro +5 more
2019Free Radical Biology & Medicine43 citations Open access
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Prenatal programming of sporting success: Associations of digit ratio (2D:4D), a putative marker for prenatal androgen action, with world rankings in female fencers
R. Bescos, Marc Esteve, J. Porta, Mercè Mateu +2 more
2009Jurnal sport science43 citations
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Dietary Inorganic Nitrate as an Ergogenic Aid: An Expert Consensus Derived via the Modified Delphi Technique
Oliver M. Shannon, J. Allen, R. Bescos, Louise Burke +12 more
2022Sports Medicine42 citations Open access
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Acute Effects of Small Changes in Bicycle Saddle Height on Gross Efficiency and Lower Limb Kinematics
V. Ferrer-Roca, R. Bescos, A. Roig, Piero Galilea +2 more
2014Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research42 citations Open access
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Energy Balance of Triathletes during an Ultra-Endurance Event
Anna Barrero, Pau Erola, R. Bescos
2014Nutrients40 citations Open access
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Nutritional behavior of cyclists during a 24-hour team relay race: a field study report
R. Bescos, F. Rodríguez, Xavier Iglesias, B. Knechtle +6 more
2012Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition33 citations Open access
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Mouthwashes: Alternatives and Future Directions
Brett Duane, T. Yap, Prasanna Neelakantan, R. Anthonappa +4 more
2023International Dental Journal26 citations Open access
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The Effect of Dietary Nitrate on the Oral Microbiome and Salivary Biomarkers in Individuals with High Blood Pressure
L. du Toit, M. Sundqvist, Á. Redondo-Río, Z. Brookes +8 more
2024Journal of NutriLife25 citations Open access
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Commentaries on Viewpoint: Can elite athletes benefit from dietary nitrate supplementation?
M. Hultström, Cristiane Amorim de Paula, Marco Antônio Peliky Fontes, S. Porcelli +33 more
2015Journal of applied physiology20 citations
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The oral nitrate-reducing capacity correlates with peak power output and peak oxygen uptake in healthy humans.
B. Thomas, S. Smallwood, Craig Cutler, R. Bescos
2019Nitric oxide19 citations Open access
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High Energy Deficit in an Ultraendurance Athlete in a 24-Hour Ultracycling Race
R. Bescos, F. Rodríguez, Xavier Iglesias, A. Benítez +5 more
2012Proceedings19 citations Open access
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[Assessment of body fat in physically active young people: anthropometry vs bioimpedance].
J. Portao, R. Bescos, Alfredo Irurtia, E. Cacciatori +1 more
2009Nutrición Hospitalaria15 citations
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Oral microbes and the formation of cerebral abscesses: a single-centre retrospective study.
Holly A. Roy, R. Bescos, E. McColl, Umar Rehman +7 more
2022E -journal of dentistry14 citations Open access
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Nitrate and nitrite bioavailability in plasma and saliva: their association with blood pressure - A systematic review and meta-analysis.
R. Bescos, L. Gallardo-Alfaro, A. Ashor, Lucía Rizzolo-Brime +2 more
2024Free Radical Biology & Medicine13 citations Open access
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Physiological demands of cyclists during an ultra-endurance relay race: a field study report.
R. Bescos, F. Rodríguez, Xavier Iglesias, B. Knechtle +5 more
2011Chinese journal of physiology13 citations Open access
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The comparative effect of propolis and chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral nitrite-producing bacteria and blood pressure regulation
R. Bescos, L. du Toit, Á. Redondo-Río, P. J. Warburton +10 more
2024Journal of Oral Microbiology12 citations Open access
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Estimation Bias: Body Mass and Body Height in Endurance Athletes
B. Knechtle, C. Rüst, T. Rosemann, P. Knechtle +1 more
2012Perceptual and Motor Skills12 citations Open access
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The Microbiomes of Wildlife and Chemical Pollution – Status, Knowledge Gaps and Challenges
R. D. Handy, N. Clark, L. P. Hutt, R. Bescos
2023Current Opinion in Toxicology11 citations Open access
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Modulation of oral microbiota: A new frontier in exercise supplementation
R. Bescos, Z. Brookes, L. Belfield, M. Fernández-Sanjurjo +1 more
2020PharmaNutrition11 citations Open access
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Changes in single skinfold thickness in 100 km ultramarathoners
B. Knechtle, Sabrina Baumgartner, P. Knechtle, C. Rüst +2 more
2012Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine11 citations Open access
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Eight Weeks of High-Intensity Interval Training Alters the Tongue Microbiome and Impacts Nitrate and Nitrite Levels in Previously Sedentary Men.
Annabel Simpson, A. Pilotto, L. Brocca, Raffaele Mazzolari +9 more
2025Free Radical Biology & Medicine10 citations Open access
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Influence of exercise training on nitric oxide pathways and their physiological effects
Jonas Benjamim, Stephen J. Bailey, L. da Silva Gonçalves, M. Burleigh +3 more
2026Redox Biology9 citations Open access
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A Case-Finding Protocol for High Cardiovascular Risk in a Primary Care Dental School—Model with Integrated Care
Amazon Doble, R. Bescos, R. Witton, Shabir Shivji +2 more
2023International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health9 citations Open access
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Acute Administration of Inorganic Nitrates Reduces VO2 peak in Endurance Athletes
R. Bescos, F. Rodríguez, Xavier Iglesias, M. Ferrer +1 more
20109 citations
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Nitrate, Nitrite, and Iodine Concentrations in Commercial Edible Algae: An Observational Study
P. Casas-Agustench, Jade M. Hayter, Odelia S. B. Ng, Lauren Hallewell +2 more
2024Foods5 citations Open access
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New indices for quantification of the power spectrum of heart rate variability time series without the need of any frequency band definition
M. García-González, M. Fernández-Chimeno, J. Ferrer, R. M. Escorihuela +10 more
2011Physiological Measurement5 citations Open access
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Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Dietary Assessment and Advice in the Paediatric Population Attending Dental Clinics: A Scoping Review
Lauren Hallewell, R. Bescos, Z. Brookes, R. Witton +1 more
2025Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology4 citations Open access
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Edible Algae Reduce Blood Pressure in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
P. Casas-Agustench, S. Minguez, Z. Brookes, R. Bescos
2025Journal of human nutrition and dietetics (Print)4 citations Open access
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A pilot study investigating the impact of cigarette smoking on oral nitrate-reducing bacteria within the oral microbiome.
T. Nicholas, R. Bescos, Amazon Doble, Katie J. Muddiman +5 more
2025E -journal of dentistry4 citations Open access
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Content of nitrate and nitrite in commercial and self‐made beetroot juices and the effect of storage temperature
R. Bescos, M. Rollason, Tanisha S Davies, P. Casas-Agustench
2023Food Science & Nutrition4 citations Open access
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Recovery and Fatigue Behavior of Forearm Muscles during a Repetitive Power Grip Gesture in Racing Motorcycle Riders
M. Marina, Priscila Torrado, R. Bescos
2021International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health4 citations Open access
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A pilot and feasibility study investigating the abundance and activity of nitrate-reducing bacteria in women with pre-eclampsia.
L. du Toit, I. Offiah, Á. Redondo-Río, Tanya Kahawita +12 more
2025Pregnancy Hypertension3 citations Open access
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Uncontrolled hypertension at the dentist: a case report of integrated healthcare
Amazon Doble, R. Bescos, R. Witton, Shabir Shivji +1 more
2023British Dental Journal3 citations Open access
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Ventilatory threshold prediction by spectral analysis of heart rate variability in incremental maximal tests
A. Benítez, M. García-González, R. Angulo, Ferran A. Rodríguez +4 more
2010Computers in cardiology3 citations
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Exploring the Acceptability of Integrating Dietitians Into Primary Care Dental Services for Children
Lauren Hallewell, R. Bescos, Z. Brookes, Tracey Parkin +2 more
2026Health Expectations2 citations Open access
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An update on mouthwashes: advice for dental practitioners
Z. Brookes, R. Bescos, Rob Witton, M. Bishop +2 more
2025British Dental Journal2 citations
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Toward a roadmap for addressing today's health dilemma–The 101-statement consensus report
K. Wirnitzer, Mohamad Motevalli, D. Tanous, C. Drenowatz +60 more
2025Frontiers in Nutrition2 citations Open access
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Metabolic Precursors of l -Arginine Supplementation in Sports: A Focus on l -Citrulline and l -Ornithine
A. Pons, R. Bescos, A. Sureda, J. Tur
20172 citations
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Defining Consensus‐Based Components for Integrating Dietitians Into Primary Dental Care for Paediatric Populations: A Delphi Study
Lauren Hallewell, R. Bescos, Z. Brookes, Robert Witton +1 more
2026Journal of human nutrition and dietetics (Print)1 citations Open access
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