Dr. Scott Forbes
Dr. Scott Forbes’ is a full professor at Brandon University in the Physical Education Studies department. His primary interest is in sport science and has focused on various nutritional and training interventions to enhance athlete performance. In addition, he has expertise examining nutritional and exercise interventions for optimal muscle and brain health in older adults. He has worked as a personal trainer as well as an athlete consultant for several professional and varsity level sport teams. Dr. Forbes is also a certified exercise physiologist with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and a certified sport nutritionist and fellow with the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Department of Physical Education Studies, Faculty of Education Brandon University, 270-18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A6A9 Phone: 204-727-9637 Email: ForbesS@brandonu.ca
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=G1l9mDQAAAAJ&hl=en
Affiliations
- Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina, 2018-Present
- Research Affiliate, University of Manitoba, Centre on Aging, 2019-present
Education
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Faculty of Medicine): University of Calgary, 2013-2014
- International Olympic Committee diploma in Sport Nutrition: 2014-2016
- Ph.D. (Physical Education and Recreation): University of Alberta, 2007 – 2012
- M.Sc. (Kinesiology): University of Saskatchewan, 2005-2007
- B.Sc. (Kinesiology): University of Saskatchewan, 2001-2005
Certifications
Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN): International Society of Sports Nutrition
Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP): Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
High Performance Specialist: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
Research Publications (#147)
- Kazeminasab, F.; Kerchi, A.B.; Sharafifard, F.; Zarreh, M.; Forbes, S.C.; Camera, D.M.; Lanhers, C.; Wong, A.; Nordvall, M.; Bagheri, R.; et al. The Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Upper- and Lower-Body Strength and Power: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients2025, 17, 2748. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17172748
- Ashtary-Larky, D.; Mohammadi, S.; Mousavi, S.A.H.; Hajizadeh, L.; Candow, D.G.; Forbes, S.C.; Afrisham, R.; Farrokhi, V.; Antonio, J.; Suzuki, K. Effects of Citrulline or Watermelon Supplementation on Body Composition: A Systematic Review and Dose–Response Meta-Analysis. Nutrients2025, 17, 3126. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17193126
- Ashtary-Larky D, Candow DG, Forbes SC, Hajizadeh L, Peacock CA, Kalman D, Ricci T, Antonio J. Creatine Supplementation in Combat Sport Athletes: A Narrative Systematic Review. J Diet Suppl. 2025 Aug 3:1-26. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2025.2539880. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40755023.
- Mozafarinia M, Sasanfar B, Toorang F, Forbes SC, Salehi-Abargouei A, Zendehdel K. A large-scale case-control study on the association between dietary fat quality indices and risk of breast cancer. Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 31;15(1):27963. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-12395-8. PMID: 40744981; PMCID: PMC12313901.
- Ribeiro F, Forbes SC, Candow DG, Perim P, Lira FS, Lancha AH Jr, Rosa Neto JC. Creatine supplementation and muscle-brain axis: a new possible mechanism? Front Nutr. 2025 Jul 23;12:1579204. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1579204. PMID: 40771202; PMCID: PMC12325066.
- Candow DG, Ostojic SM, Chilibeck PD, Longobardi I, Gualano B, Tarnopolsky MA, Wallimann T, Moriarty T, Kreider RB, Forbes SC, Schlattner U, Antonio J. Creatine monohydrate supplementation for older adults and clinical populations. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2025 Sep;22(sup1):2534130. doi: 10.1080/15502783.2025.2534130. Epub 2025 Jul 17. PMID: 40673730; PMCID: PMC12272710.
- Forbes, SC. Combining creatine and protein supplementation to enhance resistance training adaptations? A narrative review. Journal of Fitness, Wellness and Human Performance. Accepted July 3rd, 2025.
- Zhang B, Grau M, Puta C, Arvidsson D, Arz M, Böcker J, Chilibeck P, Forbes SC, Kaiser-Stolz C, McLaurin N, Miyamoto-Mikami E, Pesta D, Pustowalow W, Tanaka H, Rittweger J, Bloch W. Post-COVID-19 Condition in Track and Field Master Athletes: Severity, Symptoms, and Associations With Quality of Life and C-Reactive Protein Levels. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2025 Jul;35(7):e70106. doi: 10.1111/sms.70106. PMID: 40650463; PMCID: PMC12254908.
- Ashtary-Larky, D., Candow, D. G., Forbes, S. C., Hajizadeh, L., Antonio, J., & Suzuki, K. (2025). Effects of Creatine and β-Alanine Co-Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Body Composition: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 17(13), 2074. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17132074
- Arnold Prieto Martínez, Michelle Coutiño Diaz, Reza Zare, Ali Ali Redha, Scott C. Forbes. Evidence-based supplementation strategies for wrestlers: body composition, physiological status, and performance – a systematic review. Current Nutrition Reports (2025) 14:86 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-025-00672-x.
- Lafontant K, Rukstela A, Hanson A, Chan J, Alsayed Y, Ayers-Creech WA, Bale C, Ohigashi Y, Solis J, Shelton G, Alur I, Resler C, Heath A, Ericksen S, Forbes SC, Campbell BI. Comparison of concurrent, resistance, or aerobic training on body fat loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2025 Dec;22(1):2507949. doi: 10.1080/15502783.2025.2507949. Epub 2025 May 22. PMID: 40405489; PMCID: PMC12107660.
- Lak M, Forbes SC, Ashtary-Larky D, Dadkhahfar S, Robati RM, Nezakati F, Khajevandi M, Naseri S, Gerafiani A, Haghighat N, Antonio J, Tinsley GM. Does creatine cause hair loss? A 12-week randomized controlled trial. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2025 Sep;22(sup1):2495229. doi: 10.1080/15502783.2025.2495229. Epub 2025 Apr 23. PMID: 40265319; PMCID: PMC12020143.
- Stout JR, Kreider RB, Candow DG, Forbes SC, Rawson ES, Antonio B, Antonio J. The birth of modern sports nutrition: tracing the path from muscle biopsies to creatine supplementation-A narrative review. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2025 Sep;22(sup1):2463373. doi: 10.1080/15502783.2025.2463373. Epub 2025 Feb 18. PMID: 39964101; PMCID: PMC11837910.
- Soltani S, Yazdanpanah Z, Razmpoosh E, Vasmehjani AA, Rostampour K, Lotfi M, Kaviani M, Forbes SC, Baker JS, Salehi-Abargouei A. The Effect of Aerobic or Resistance Exercise Combined With a Low-Calorie Diet Versus Diet Alone on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Adults with Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutr Rev. 2025 Jun 4:nuaf065. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuaf065. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40465460.
- Soltani, S., Asoudeh, F., Motallaei, M., Kolahdouz-Mohammadi, R., Forbes, S. C., & Abdollahi, S. (2025). Whole grapes or grape products on body weight, anthropometrics, and adipokines: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/09637486.2024.2449037
- Antonio, J.; Antonio, B.; Arent, S.M.; Candow, D.G.; Escalante, G.; Evans, C.; Forbes, S.; Fukuda, D.; Gibbons, M.; Harty, P.; et al. Common Questions and Misconceptions About Energy Drinks: What Does the Scientific Evidence Really Show? Nutrients2025, 17, 67. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17010067
- Antonio J, Brown AF, Candow DG, Chilibeck PD, Ellery SJ, Forbes SC, Gualano B, Jagim AR, Kerksick C, Kreider RB, Ostojic SM, Rawson ES, Roberts MD, Roschel H, Smith-Ryan AE, Stout JR, Tarnopolsky MA, VanDusseldorp TA, Willoughby DS, Ziegenfuss TN. Part II. Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2025 Dec;22(1):2441760. doi: 10.1080/15502783.2024.2441760. Epub 2024 Dec 25. PMID: 39720835; PMCID: PMC11703406.
- Jäger R, Heileson JL, Abou Sawan S, Dickerson BL, Leonard M, Kreider RB, Kerksick CM, Cornish SM, Candow DG, Cordingley DM, Forbes SC, Tinsley GM, Bongiovanni T, Cannataro R, Campbell BI, Arent SM, Stout JR, Kalman DS, Antonio J. International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Long-Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2025 Dec;22(1):2441775. doi: 10.1080/15502783.2024.2441775. Epub 2025 Jan 15. PMID: 39810703.
- Bonilla DA, Stout JR, Candow DG, Jiménez-García JD, Gómez-Miranda LM, Ortiz-Ortiz M, Forbes SC, Ostojic SM, Vargas-Molina S, Kreider RB. The power of creatine plus resistance training for healthy aging: enhancing physical vitality and cognitive function. Front Physiol. 2024 Dec 3;15:1496544. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1496544. PMID: 39691097; PMCID: PMC11649744.
- Rostampour K, Alipour K, Mirjalili F, Forootani B, Yekrang Safakar H, Beigrezaei S, Forbes SC, Salehi-Abargouei A. Dietary Flavonoids and Lung Cancer: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Nutr Cancer. 2025;77(2):164-178. doi: 10.1080/01635581.2024.2417457. Epub 2024 Oct 24. PMID: 39449179.
- Gonzalez, D.E.; Forbes, S.C.; Zapp, A.; Jagim, A.; Luedke, J.; Dickerson, B.L.; Root, A.; Gil, A.; Johnson, S.E.; Coles, M.; et al. Fueling the Firefighter and Tactical Athlete with Creatine: A Narrative Review of a Key Nutrient for Public Safety. Nutrients2024, 16, 3285. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16193285 (PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 28th).
- *Forbes, S.C., Candow, D.G. Creatine and Strength Training in Older Adults: An update. Translation Exercise Biomedicine. Accepted August 28, 2024.
- *Forbes, S.C., Best, R., Dominguez, R. Editorial: Dietary supplements and ergogenic adis in relation to health and performance. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. Accepted June 19, 2024.
- *Pashayee-Khamene, F, Heidari, Z., Asbaghi, O., Ashtary-larky, D., Goudarzi, K, Forbes, SC., Candow, DG., Bagheri, R., Ghanavati, M., Dutheil, F. Creatine supplementation protocols with or without training interventions on body composition: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. Accepted July 2, 2024. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
- *Candow, D.G., Ostojic, S.M., Forbes, S.C., Antonio, J. Does one dose of creatine supplementation fit all? Advanced Exercise and Health Science. Accepted May 10, 2024.
- *Antonio J, Evans C, Ferrando AA, Stout JR, Antonio B, Cinteo H, Harty P, Arent SM, Candow DG, Forbes SC, Kerksick CM, Pereira F, Gonzalez D, Kreider RB. Common questions and misconceptions about protein supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2024 Dec;21(1):2341903. doi: 10.1080/15502783.2024.2341903. Epub 2024 Apr 16. PMID: 38626029.
- *Mabrey, G., Koozechian, M.S., Newton, A.T., Naderi, A., Forbes, C., Haddad, M. The effects of creatine nitrate and caffeine individually or combined on exercise performance and cognitive function: A randomized, crossover, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Nutrients. Accepted March 5, 2024.
- *Antonio J, Newmire DE, Stout JR, Antonio B, Gibbons M, Lowery LM, Harper J, Willoughby D, Evans C, Anderson D, Goldstein E, Rojas J, Monsalves-Álvarez M, Forbes SC, Gomez Lopez J, Ziegenfuss T, Moulding BD, Candow D, Sagner M, Arent SM. Common questions and misconceptions about caffeine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2024 Dec;21(1):2323919. doi: 10.1080/15502783.2024.2323919. Epub 2024 Mar 11. PMID: 38466174.
- *Leonhardt TPM, Bristol A, McLaurin N, Forbes SC, Tanaka H, Frings-Meuthen P, Pesta D, Rittweger J, Chilibeck PD. Dietary Intake of Athletes at the World Masters Athletics Championships as Assessed by Single 24 h Recall. Nutrients. 2024; 16(4):564. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16040564
- *Bernardo MF, Enes A, Rezende EF, Okuyama AR, Alves RC, de Andrade M, Macedo ACG, de Barros MP, Candow DG, Forbes SC, Souza-Junior TP. Caffeine Does Not Alter Performance, Perceptual Responses, and Oxidative Stress After Short Sprint Interval Training. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2024 Jan 24:1-9. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0170. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38266627.
- *Candow DG, Prokopidis K, Forbes SC, Rusterholz F, Campbell BI, Ostojic SM. Resistance Exercise and Creatine Supplementation on Fat Mass in Adults < 50 Years of Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients. 2023; 15(20):4343. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15204343
- *Moriarty, T.; Bourbeau, K.; Dorman, K.; Runyon, L.; Glaser, N.; Brandt, J.; Hoodjer, M.; Forbes, S.C.; Candow, D.G. Dose–Response of Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Healthy Young Adults. Brain Sci.2023, 13, 1276. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13091276
- *Roberts MD, Moulding B, Forbes SC, Candow DG. Evidence-based nutritional approaches to enhance exercise adaptations. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2023 Aug 30. doi: 10.1097/MCO.0000000000000975. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37650704.
- *Fasihiyan, M., Forbes, S., Taheri, M., Lopez, J. G., Babaie, M., Dejam, B., & Nourshahi, M. (2023). The effects of a single or multi-step drop-set training compared to traditional resistance training on muscle performance and body composition. Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance, 2(3), 410–422. https://doi.org/10.55860/ZMKL1980
- *Candow DG, Forbes SC, Ostojic SM, Prokopidis K, Stock MS, Harmon KK, Faulkner P. “Heads Up” for Creatine Supplementation and its Potential Applications for Brain Health and Function. Sports Med. 2023 Jun 27. doi: 10.1007/s40279-023-01870-9. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37368234.
- *Burke R, Piñero A, Coleman M, Mohan A, Sapuppo M, Augustin F, Aragon AA, Candow DG, Forbes SC, Swinton P, Schoenfeld BJ. The Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Regional Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Nutrients. 2023; 15(9):2116. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15092116
- *Santos HO, Martins CEE, Forbes SC, Delpino FM. A Scoping Review of Vitamin D for Nonskeletal Health: A Framework for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice. Clin Ther. 2023 Apr 18:S0149-2918(23)00127-3. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2023.03.016. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37080887.
- *Santos HO, Forbes SC, Găman MA. Editorial: Functional foods, supplements, and dietary approaches in sports and clinical nutrition. Front Nutr. 2023 May 5;10:1203477. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1203477. PMID: 37215222; PMCID: PMC10196615.
- *Valdemar Stajer, Nikola Todorovic, Branislava Drdjenovic Conic, Nebojsa Kladar, Dagrun Engeset, Tonje Holte Stea, Laszlo Ratgeber, Jozsef Betlehem, Pongrac Acs, Scott C. Forbes, Darren G. Candow and Sergej M. Ostojic. The effects of medium-term intake of hydrogen-rich water on sperm quality biomarkers in normospermic and oligospermic men: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. Accepted April 2, 2023.
- *Forbes SC, Candow DG, Neto JHF, Kennedy MD, Forbes JL, Machado M, Bustillo E, Gomez-Lopez J, Zapata A, Antonio J. Creatine supplementation and endurance performance: surges and sprints to win the race. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2023 Dec;20(1):2204071. doi: 10.1080/15502783.2023.2204071. PMID: 37096381; PMCID: PMC10132248.
- *Giannos P, Prokopidis K, Candow DG, Forbes SC, Celoch K, Isanejad M, Pekovic-Vaughan V, Witard OC, Gabriel BM, Scott D. Shorter sleep duration is associated with greater visceral fat mass in US adults: Findings from NHANES, 2011-2014. Sleep Med. 2023 Mar 15;105:78-84. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.03.013. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36966579.
- *Naderi A, Gobbi N, Ali A, Berjisian E, Hamidvand A, Forbes SC, Koozehchian MS, Karayigit R, Saunders B. Carbohydrates and Endurance Exercise: A Narrative Review of a Food First Approach. Nutrients. 2023 Mar 11;15(6):1367. doi: 10.3390/nu15061367. PMID: 36986096; PMCID: PMC10054587.
- *Prokopidis K, Giannos P, Triantafyllidis KK, Kechagias KS, Forbes SC, Candow DG. Author’s reply: Letter to the Editor: Double counting due to inadequate statistics leads to false-positive findings in “Effects of creatine supplementation on memory in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials”. Nutr Rev. 2023 Jan 16:nuac111. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuac111. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36644912.
- *Giannos P, Prokopidis K, Lidoriki I, Triantafyllidis KK, Kechagias KS, Celoch K, Candow DG, Ostojic SM, Forbes SC. Medium-chain triglycerides may improve memory in non-demented older adults: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. BMC Geriatr. 2022 Oct 23;22(1):817. doi: 10.1186/s12877-022-03521-6. PMID: 36273115; PMCID: PMC9588230.
- *Buzdağlı Y, Eyipınar CD, Öget F, Şıktar E, Forbes SC, Tekin A. Taurine supplementation enhances anaerobic power in elite speed skaters: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study. Biology of Sport. 2023;40(3):741-751. doi:10.5114/biolsport.2023.119990.
- *Karayigit R, Forbes SC, Osmanov Z, Yilmaz C, Yasli BC, Naderi A, Buyukcelebi H, Benesova D, Gabrys T, Esen O. Low and Moderate Doses of Caffeinated Coffee Improve Repeated Sprint Performance in Female Team Sport Athletes. Biology (Basel). 2022 Oct 13;11(10):1498. doi: 10.3390/biology11101498. PMID: 36290401; PMCID: PMC9598515.
- *Ferreira LHB, Forbes SC, Barros MP, Smolarek AC, Enes A, Lancha-Junior AH, Martins GL, Souza-Junior TP. High Doses of Caffeine Increase Muscle Strength and Calcium Release in the Plasma of Recreationally Trained Men. Nutrients. 2022 Nov 21;14(22):4921. doi: 10.3390/nu14224921. PMID: 36432607; PMCID: PMC9697598.
- *Berjisian E, Naderi A, Mojtahedi S, Grgic J, Ghahramani MH, Karayigit R, Forbes JL, Amaro-Gahete FJ, Forbes SC. Are Caffeine’s Effects on Resistance Exercise and Jumping Performance Moderated by Training Status? Nutrients. 2022 Nov 16;14(22):4840. doi: 10.3390/nu14224840. PMID: 36432526; PMCID: PMC9692585.
- *Mattos, D., Santos, C.G.M., Forbes, S.C. et al. Individual Responses to Creatine Supplementation on Muscular Power is Modulated by Gene Polymorphisms in Military Recruits. J. of SCI. IN SPORT AND EXERCISE (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-022-00165-1
- *Samadi M, Askarian A, Shirvani H, Shamsoddini A, Shakibaee A, Forbes SC, Kaviani M. Effects of Four Weeks of Beta-Alanine Supplementation Combined with One Week of Creatine Loading on Physical and Cognitive Performance in Military Personnel. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jun 29;19(13):7992. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19137992. PMID: 35805647; PMCID: PMC9265371.
- *Prokopidis K, Giannos P, Triantafyllidis KK, Kechagias KS, Forbes SC, Candow DG. Effects of creatine supplementation on memory in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutr Rev. 2022 Aug 19:nuac064. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuac064. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35984306.
- *Giannos P, Prokopidis K, Forbes SC, Celoch K, Candow DG, Tartar JL. Gene Expression Changes of Murine Cortex Homeostasis in Response to Sleep Deprivation Hint Dysregulated Aging-like Transcriptional Responses. Brain Sci. 2022 Jun 24;12(7):825. doi: 10.3390/brainsci12070825. PMID: 35884632; PMCID: PMC9313387.
- *Prokopidis K, Kirwan RP, Giannos P, Triantafyllidis KK, Kechagias KS, Forbes SC, Candow DG. The impact of branched-chain amino acid supplementation on measures of glucose homeostasis in individuals with hepatic disorders: A systematic review of clinical studies. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2022 Aug 23. doi: 10.1111/jhn.13076. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35996869.
- *Rajaie SH, Soltani S, Yazdanpanah Z, Zohrabi T, Beigrezaei S, Mohseni-Takalloo S, Kaviani M, Forbes SC, Baker JS, Salehi-Abargouei A. Effect of exercise as adjuvant to energy-restricted diets on quality of life and depression outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Qual Life Res. 2022 May 6. doi: 10.1007/s11136-022-03146-7. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35522360.
- *Cornish SM, Cordingley DM, Shaw KA, Forbes SC, Leonhardt T, Bristol A, Candow DG, Chilibeck PD. Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation Alone and Combined with Resistance Exercise on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients. 2022 May 26;14(11):2221. doi: 10.3390/nu14112221. PMID: 35684018; PMCID: PMC9182791.
- *Delpino FM, Figueiredo LM, Forbes SC, Candow DG, Santos HO. Influence of age, sex, and type of exercise on the efficacy of creatine supplementation on lean body mass: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Nutrition. 2022 Jul 8;103-104:111791. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2022.111791. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35986981.
- *Falkenhain K, Daraei A, Forbes SC, Little JP. Effects of Exogenous Ketone Supplementation on Blood Glucose: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Adv Nutr. 2022 Apr 5:nmac036. doi: 10.1093/advances/nmac036. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35380602.
- *Tidmas V, Brazier J, Hawkins J, Forbes SC, Bottoms L, Farrington K. Nutritional and Non-Nutritional Strategies in Bodybuilding: Impact on Kidney Function. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Apr 3;19(7):4288. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19074288. PMID: 35409969; PMCID: PMC8998289.
- *Forbes, SC., Cordingley, DM., Cornish, SM., Gualano, B., Roschel, H., Ostojic, SM., Rawson, ES., Roy, BD., Prokopidis, K., Giannos, P., Candow, DG. Effects of creatine supplementation on brain function and health. Nutrients. Accepted: Feb. 20, 2022.
- *Sayevand, Z., Nazem, F., Sheyklouvand, M., Forbes, SC. Cardioprotective effects of exercise and curcumin supplementation against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury. Sport Sciences for Health. Accepted.
- *Machado, M., Guimaraes, P., Forbes, SC. Safety of creatine supplementation: where are we now? Gazz Med Ital – Arch Sci Med. 2022. Accepted Feb 15, 2022.
- *Karayigit R, Naderi A, Saunders B, Forbes SC, Coso JD, Berjisian E, Yildirim UC, Suzuki K. Combined but Not Isolated Ingestion of Caffeine and Taurine Improves Wingate Sprint Performance in Female Team-Sport Athletes Habituated to Caffeine. Sports (Basel). 2021 Nov 27;9(12):162. doi: 10.3390/sports9120162. PMID: 34941800; PMCID: PMC8705953.
- *Forbes SC, Ostojic SM, Souza-Junior TP, Candow DG. A high dose of creatine combined with resistance training appears to be required to augment indices of bone health in older adults. Ann Nutr Metab. 2021 Nov 17. doi: 10.1159/000520967. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34788768.
- *Ostojic SM, Forbes SC, Candow DG. Do Pregnant Women Consume Enough Creatine? Evidence from NHANES 2011-2018. Ann Nutr Metab. 2021 Nov 11. doi: 10.1159/000520818. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34763333.
- *Mohseni-Takalloo S, Beigrezaei S, Yazdanpanah Z, Rajaie SH, Soltani S, Zohrabi T, Kaviani M, Forbes SC, Baker JS, Salehi-Abargouei A. Does exercise beneficially affect sex hormones when added to hypo-caloric diets in adults with overweight or obesity? A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. Eur J Endocrinol. 2022 Jan 6;186(2):285-295. doi: 10.1530/EJE-21-0675. PMID: 34882579.
- *Yazdanpanah Z, Beigrezaei S, Mohseni-Takalloo S, Soltani S, Rajaie SH, Zohrabi T, Kaviani M, Forbes SC, Baker JS, Salehi-Abargouei A. Does exercise affect bone mineral density and content when added to a calorie-restricted diet? A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. Osteoporos Int. 2021 Oct 13. doi: 10.1007/s00198-021-06187-9. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34643754.
- Barzegar H, Arazi H, Mohebbi H, Sheykhlouvand M, Forbes SC. Caffeine coingested with carbohydrate on performance recovery in national-level paddlers: a randomized, double-blind, crossover, placebo-controlled trial. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2022 Mar;62(3):337-342. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.21.12125-5. Epub 2021 Sep 9. PMID: 34498818.
- *Ostojic SM, Forbes SC. Perspective: Creatine, a Conditionally Essential Nutrient: Building the Case. Adv Nutr. 2021 Oct 18:nmab111. doi: 10.1093/advances/nmab111. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34662902.
- *Zohrabi, T.; Soltani, S.; Yazdanpanah, Z.; Beigrezaei, S.; Mohseni-Takalloo, S.; Rajaei, S.H.; Kaviani, M.; Forbes, S.C.; Baker, J.S.; Salehi-Abargouei, A. The addition of exercise to a weight loss diet on inflammatory markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. Accepted to Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.
- *Santos, E.E.P.; de Araújo, R.C.; Candow, D.G.; Forbes, S.C.; Guijo, J.A.; de Almeida Santana, C.C.; Prado, W.L.; Botero, J.P. Efficacy of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Muscle Strength and Muscle Mass in Older Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2021, 13, 3757. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13113757
- *Minaei S, Jourkesh M, Kreider RB, Forbes SC, Souza Junior TP, McAnulty SR, Kalman D. CYP1A2 genotype polymorphism influences the effect of caffeine on anaerobic performance in trained males. IJSNEM. Accepted August 18, 2021.
- *Bagheri R, Hooshmand Moghadam B, Candow DG, Elliott BT, Ashtary-Larky D, Forbes SC, Rashidlamir A, Wong A. Response to: Resistance exercise in lean older adults: mind the gap in energy intake. Br J Nutr. 2021 Aug 16:1-5. doi: 10.1017/S000711452100310X. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34392846.
- *Forbes SC, Krentz JK, Candow DG. Timing of creatine supplementation does not influence the gains in unilateral muscle hypertrophy or strength from resistance training in young adults: A within-subject design. Accepted: Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness.
- *Ruple, BA, Godwin, JS, Mesquita, PHC, Osburn, SC, Vann, SG, Lamb DA, Sexton CL, Smith MA, Candow DG, Forbes SC, Huggins KW, Frugé AD, Kavazis AN, Young KC, Seaborne RA, Sharples AP, Roberts MD. Resistance training rejuvenates the mitochondrial methylome in aged human skeletal muscle. Accepted the FASEB Journal.
- *Ghobadi H, Attarzadeh Hosseini SR, Rashidlamir A, Forbes SC. Auto-regulatory progressive training compared to linear programming on muscular strength, endurance, and body composition in recreationally active males. Eur J Sport Sci. 2021 Aug 4:1-19. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2021.1963321. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34346831.
- *Lewgood J, Oliveira B, Korzepa M, Forbes SC, Little JP, Breen L, Bailie R, Candow DG. Efficacy of Dietary and Supplementation Interventions for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Nutrients. 2021; 13(7):2378. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13072378
- *Bagheri R, Hooshmand Moghadam B, Candow DG, Elliott BT, Wong A, Ashtary-Larky D, Forbes SC, Rashidlamir A. Effects of Icelandic yogurt consumption and resistance training in healthy untrained older males. Br J Nutr. 2021 Jun 14:1-26. doi: 10.1017/S0007114521002166. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34121642.
- *Forbes SC, Candow DG, Ostojic SM, Roberts MD, Chilibeck PD. Meta-Analysis Examining the Importance of Creatine Ingestion Strategies on Lean Tissue Mass and Strength in Older Adults. Nutrients. 2021; 13(6):1912. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13061912.
- *Naderi A, Samanipour MH, Sarshin A, Forbes SC, Koozehchian MS, Franchini E, Reale R, Berjisian E, de Oliveira EP, Miraftabi H, Sharafshadeh MS, Rezaei S. Effects of two different doses of carbohydrate ingestion on taekwondo-related performance during a simulated tournament. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2021 May 27;18(1):40. doi: 10.1186/s12970-021-00434-4. PMID: 34044858.
- *Beigrezaei S, Yazdanpanah Z, Soltani S, Rajaie SH, Mohseni-Takalloo S, Zohrabi T, Kaviani M, Forbes SC, Baker JS, Salehi-Abargouei A. The effects of exercise and low-calorie diets compared with low-calorie diets alone on health: a protocol for systematic reviews and meta-analyses of controlled clinical trials. Syst Rev. 2021 Apr 20;10(1):120. doi: 10.1186/s13643-021-01669-7. PMID: 33879240.
- *Karayigit, R.; Forbes, S.C.; Naderi, A.; Candow, D.G.; Yildirim, U.C.; Akca, F.; Aras, D.; C. Yasli, B.; Sisman, A.; Mor, A.; Kaviani, M. Different Doses of Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse Have No Effect on Exercise Performance in Resistance Trained Women. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2021, 18, 3463. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073463
- *Pakulak, A., Candow, D. G., Totosy de Zepetnek, J., Forbes, S. C., & Basta, D. (2021). Effects of Creatine and Caffeine Supplementation During Resistance Training on Body Composition, Strength, Endurance, Rating of Perceived Exertion and Fatigue in Trained Young Adults. Journal of dietary supplements, 1–16. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2021.1904085
- *Pourabbas, M.; Bagheri, R.; Hooshmand Moghadam, B.; Willoughby, D.S.; Candow, D.G.; Elliott, B.T.; Forbes, S.C.; Ashtary-Larky, D.; Eskandari, M.; Wong, A.; Dutheil, F. Strategic Ingestion of High-Protein Dairy Milk during a Resistance Training Program Increases Lean Mass, Strength, and Power in Trained Young Males. Nutrients2021, 13, 948. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13030948
- *Pires, L.A.M., Forbes, S. C., Candow, D. G., Machado, M. (2021). Creatine supplementation on cognitive performance following exercise in female Muay Thai athletes. The Journal of the Society for Neurosports 1 (1), 6.
- *Candow, D. G., Forbes, S. C., Kirk, B., & Duque, G. (2021). Current Evidence and Possible Future Applications of Creatine Supplementation for Older Adults.Nutrients, 13(3), 10.3390/nu13030745. 745 [pii]
- *Antonio, J.; Candow, D. G.; Forbes, S. C.; Gualano, B.; Jagim, A. R.; Kreider, R. B.; Rawson, E. S.; Smith-Ryan, A. E.; VanDusseldorp, T. A.; Willoughby, D. S.; Ziegenfuss, T. N. Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? Int. Soc. Sports Nutr. 2021, 18.
- *Abdollahi, S.; Soltani, S.; de Souza, R. J.; Forbes, S. C.; Toupchian, O.; Salehi-Abargouei, A. Associations between Maternal Dietary Patterns and Perinatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies. Nutr. 2021.
- *Forbes, S. C.; Candow, D. G.; Ferreira, L. H. B.; Souza-Junior, T. P. Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Properties of Muscle, Bone, and Brain Function in Older Adults: A Narrative Review. Diet. Suppl. 2021, 1-18.
- *Sarshin, A.; Fallahi, V.; Forbes, S. C.; Rahimi, A.; Koozehchian, M. S.; Candow, D. G.; Kaviani, M.; Khalifeh, S. N.; Abdollahi, V.; Naderi, A. Short-term co-ingestion of creatine and sodium bicarbonate improves anaerobic performance in trained taekwondo athletes. Int. Soc. Sports Nutr. 2021, 18, 10-7.
- *Pereira, C. G. M.; Santana, E. R. S.; Ramos, J. E. R.; da Silva, H M B S; Nunes, M. A. P.; Forbes, S. C.; Santos, H. O. Low Serum Zinc Levels and Associated Risk Factors in Hospitalized Patients Receiving Oral or Enteral Nutrition: A Case-Control Study. Ther. 2020.
- *Bagheri, R.; Hooshmand Moghadam, B.; Ashtary-Larky, D.; Forbes, S. C.; Candow, D. G.; Galpin, A. J.; Eskandari, M.; Kreider, R. B.; Wong, A. Whole Egg Vs. Egg White Ingestion During 12 weeks of Resistance Training in Trained Young Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Strength Cond Res. 2020.
- *Bagheri, R.; Forbes, S. C.; Candow, D. G.; Wong, A. Effects of branched-chain amino acid supplementation and resistance training in postmenopausal women. Gerontol. 2020, 111185.
- *Raeisi-Dehkordi, H.; Amiri, M.; Zimorovat, A.; Moghtaderi, F.; Zarei, S.; Forbes, S. C.; Salehi-Abargouei, A. Canola oil compared with sesame and sesame-canola oil on glycaemic control and liver function in patients with type 2 diabetes: A three-way randomized triple-blind cross-over trial. Diabetes Metab. Res. Rev. 2020, e3399.
- *Paiva, J. M.; Souza, C.; Valle, V. O.; Forbes, S. C.; Pereira, R.; Machado, M. Creatine monohydrate enhanced fixed and planned load reduction resistance training without altering ratings of perceived exertion. Journal of Exercise and Nutrition 2020, 3.
- *Amiri, M.; Raeisi-Dehkordi, H.; Sarrafzadegan, N.; Forbes, S. C.; Salehi-Abargouei, A. The effects of canola oil on cardiovascular risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis with dose-response analysis of controlled clinical trials. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
- *Forbes, S. C.; Candow, D. G.; Smith-Ryan, A. E.; Hirsch, K. R.; Roberts, M. D.; VanDusseldorp, T. A.; Stratton, M. T.; Kaviani, M.; Little, J. P. Supplements and Nutritional Interventions to Augment High-Intensity Interval Training Physiological and Performance Adaptations-A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2020, 12, 10.3390/nu12020390.
- *Forbes, S. C.; Bell, G. J. Whey protein isolate or concentrate combined with concurrent training does not augment performance, cardiorespiratory fitness, or strength adaptations. Sports Med. Phys. Fitness 2020, 60, 832-840.
- *Mills, S.; Candow, D. G.; Forbes, S. C.; Neary, J. P.; Ormsbee, M. J.; Antonio, J. Effects of Creatine Supplementation during Resistance Training Sessions in Physically Active Young Adults. Nutrients 2020, 12, 10.3390/nu12061880.
- *Antonio, J.; Candow, D. G.; Forbes, S. C.; Ormsbee, M. J.; Saracino, P. G.; Roberts, J. Effects of Dietary Protein on Body Composition in Exercising Individuals. Nutrients 2020, 12, 10.3390/nu12061890.
- *Sarshin, A.; Naderi, A.; da Cruz, C J G; Feizolahi, F.; Forbes, S. C.; Candow, D. G.; Mohammadgholian, E.; Amiri, M.; Jafari, N.; Rahimi, A.; Alijani, E.; Earnest, C. P. The effects of varying doses of caffeine on cardiac parasympathetic reactivation following an acute bout of anaerobic exercise in recreational athletes. Int. Soc. Sports Nutr. 2020, 17, 44-6.
- *Ricci, T., Forbes, SC., Candow, DG. (2020). Creatine supplementation: Practical strategies and considerations for Mixed Martial Arts. Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, 3(1): S2.
- Forbes SC., Candow DG., Krentz JR., Roberts, MD., Young, K. (2019). Changes in fat mass following creatine supplementation and resistance training in adults ≥ 50 years of age: A meta-analysis. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 4, 62. Doi:10.3390/jfmk4030062
- Forbes, SC., & Bell, G. J. (2019). Whey protein isolate supplementation while endurance training does not alter cycling performance or immune responses at rest or after exercise. Frontiers in Nutrition, 6, 19. doi:10.3389/fnut.2019.00019 [doi]
- Candow, DG., Forbes, SC., Chilibeck, P. D., Cornish, S. M., Antonio, J., & Kreider, R. B. (2019). Effectiveness of creatine supplementation on aging muscle and bone: Focus on falls prevention and inflammation. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8(4), 10.3390/jcm8040488. doi:E488 [pii]
- Candow, DG., Forbes, SC., & Vogt, E. (2019). Effect of pre-exercise and post-exercise creatine supplementation on bone mineral content and density in healthy aging adults. Experimental Gerontology, 119, 89-92. doi:S0531-5565(18)30710-1 [pii]
- Candow, DG., Forbes, SC., Chilibeck, P. D., Cornish, S. M., Antonio, J., & Kreider, R. B. (2019). Variables influencing the effectiveness of creatine supplementation as a therapeutic intervention for sarcopenia. Frontiers in Nutrition, 6, 124.
- Amiri, M., Ghiasvand, R., Kaviani, M., Forbes, S. C., & Salehi-Abargouei, A. (2018). Chocolate milk for recovery from exercise: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, doi:10.1038/s41430-018-0187-x [doi]
- Forbes, S. C., & Candow, D. G. (2018). Timing of creatine supplementation and resistance training: A brief review. Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, 1(5) Retrieved from https://www.journalofexerciseandnutrition.com/ManuscriptUploadsPDF/62.pdf
- Forbes, S. C., Chilibeck, P. D., & Candow, D. G. (2018). Creatine supplementation during resistance training does not lead to greater bone mineral density in older humans: A brief meta-analysis. Frontiers in Nutrition, 5, 27. doi:10.3389/fnut.2018.00027 [doi]
- Sheyklouvand, M., & Forbes, S. C. (2018). Aerobic capacities, anaerobic power, and anthropometric characteristics of elite female canoe polo players based on playing position. Sports Sciences for Health, 14(1), 19-24.
- Forbes, S. C., Sletten, N., Durrer, C., Myette-Cote, E., Candow, D., & Little, J. P. (2017). Creatine monohydrate supplementation does not augment fitness, performance, or body composition adaptations in response to four weeks of high-intensity interval training in young females. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 27(3), 285-292. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.2016-0129 [doi]
- Fereshtian, S., Sheykhlouvand, M., Forbes, S. C., Agha-Alinejad, H., & Gharaat, M. (2017). Physiological and performance responses to high-intensity interval training in female inline speed skaters. Meicina De L’Esport, 52(196), 131-138.
- Tyndall, A. V., Argourd, L., Sajobi, T. T., Davenport, M. H., Forbes, S. C., Gill, S. J., . . . Poulin, M. J. (2016). Cardiometabolic risk factors predict cerebrovascular health in older adults: Results from the brain in motion study. Physiological Reports, 4(8), 10.14814/phy2.12733. doi:10.14814/phy2.12733 [doi]
- Slade, S. C., Dionne, C. E., Underwood, M., Buchbinder, R., Beck, B., Bennell, K., . . . White, C. (2016). Consensus on exercise reporting template (CERT): Modified delphi study. Physical Therapy, 96(10), 1514-1524. doi:ptj.20150668 [pii]
- Forbes, S. C. (2016). Omega-3 combined with exercise on cognitive function in older adults. Agro Foods Inc High Tech, 27(3), 42-45.
- Forbes, S. C., & Sheykhlouvand, M. (2016). A review of the physiological demands and nutritional strategies for canoe polo athletes. Sports Nutrition and Therapy, 1(3)
- Forbes, D., Forbes, S. C., Blake, C. M., Thiessen, E. J., & Forbes, S. (2015). Exercise programs for people with dementia. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4):CD006489. doi(4), CD006489. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006489.pub4 [doi]
- Forbes, S. C., Holroyd-Leduc, J. M., Poulin, M. J., & Hogan, D. B. (2015). Effect of nutrients, dietary supplements and vitamins on cognition: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Canadian Geriatrics Journal : CGJ, 18(4), 231-245. doi:10.5770/cgj.18.189 [doi]
- Cheetham, S. J., Harber, V. J., McCargar, L. J., Forbes, S. C., & Bell, G. J. (2015). Glucose and hormonal response to nutrition bars that differ in glycemic index and load. Agro Foods Inc High Tech, 26(4), 14-19.
- Candow, D. G., Vogt, E., Johannsmeyer, S., Forbes, S. C., & Farthing, J. P. (2015). Strategic creatine supplementation and resistance training in healthy older adults. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism = Physiologie Appliquee, Nutrition Et Metabolisme, 40(7), 689-694. doi:10.1139/apnm-2014-0498 [doi]
- Pialoux, V., Genevois, C., Capoen, A., Forbes, S. C., Thomas, J., & Rogowski, I. (2015). Playing vs. nonplaying aerobic training in tennis: Physiological and performance outcomes. PloS One, 10(3), e0122718. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0122718 [doi]
- Forbes, S. C., Forbes, D., Blake, C. M., Chong, L. Y., Thiessen, E. J., Little, J. P., & Rutjes, A. (2015). Exercise interventions for preventing dementia or delaying cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (5)
- Forbes, S. C., Forbes, D., Forbes, S., Blake, C. M., Chong, L. Y., Thiessen, E. J., . . . Rutjes, A. (2015). Exercise interventions for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in mid-life. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (5)
- Forbes, S. C., Forbes, D., Forbes, S., Blake, C. M., Chong, L. Y., Thiessen, E. J., . . . Little, J. P. (2015). Exercise interventions for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in late life. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (5)
- Forbes, S. C., Kennedy, M. D., Boule, N. B., & Bell, G. (2014). Determination of the optimal load setting for arm crank anaerobic testing in men and women. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 35(10), 835-839. doi:10.1055/s-0034-1368789 [doi]
- Candow, D. G., Chilibeck, P. D., & Forbes, S. C. (2014). Creatine supplementation and aging musculoskeletal health. Endocrine, 45(3), 354-361. doi:10.1007/s12020-013-0070-4 [doi]
- Forbes, S. C., McCargar, L., Jelen, P., & Bell, G. J. (2014). Dose response of whey protein isolate in addition to a typical mixed meal on blood amino acids and hormonal concentrations. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 24(2), 188-195. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.2013-0136 [doi]
- Forbes, S. C., Waltz, X., & Candow, D. (2014). Creatine timing on muscle mass and strength: Appetizer or dessert? Agro Foods Inc High Tech, 25, 19-22.
- Hartmann, S. E., & Forbes, S. C. (2014). Attenuated effects of exercise with an antioxidant supplement: Too much of a good thing? The Journal of Physiology, 592(2), 255-256. doi:10.1113/jphysiol.2013.266999 [doi]
- Forbes, S. C., Harber, V., & Bell, G. J. (2014). Oral L-arginine before resistance exercise blunts growth hormone in strength trained males. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 24(2), 236-244. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.2013-0106 [doi]
- Bell, G. J., Game, A., Jones, R., Webster, T., Forbes, S. C., & Syrotuik, D. (2013). Inspiratory and expiratory respiratory muscle training as an adjunct to concurrent strength and endurance training provides no additional 2000 m performance benefits to rowers. Research in Sports Medicine (Print), 21(3), 264-279. doi:10.1080/15438627.2013.792090 [doi]
- Forbes, S. C., Kennedy, M. D., & Bell, G. J. (2013). Time-motion analysis, heart rate, and physiological characteristics of international canoe polo athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(10), 2816-2822. doi:10.1519/JSC.0b013e318280d2a2 [doi]
- Forbes, D., Thiessen, E. J., Blake, C. M., Forbes, S. C., & Forbes, S. (2013). Exercise programs for people with dementia. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (12):CD006489. doi(12), CD006489. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006489.pub3 [doi]
- Forbes, S. C., Harber, V., & Bell, G. J. (2013). The acute effects of L-arginine on hormonal and metabolic responses during submaximal exercise in trained cyclists. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 23(4), 369-377. doi:2012-0190 [pii]
- Candow, D. G., Forbes, S. C., Little, J. P., Cornish, S. M., Pinkoski, C., & Chilibeck, P. D. (2012). Effect of nutritional interventions and resistance exercise on aging muscle mass and strength. Biogerontology, 13(4), 345-358. doi:10.1007/s10522-012-9385-4 [doi]
- Manders, R. J., Little, J. P., Forbes, S. C., & Candow, D. G. (2012). Insulinotropic and muscle protein synthetic effects of branched-chain amino acids: Potential therapy for type 2 diabetes and sarcopenia. Nutrients, 4(11), 1664-1678. doi:10.3390/nu4111664 [doi]
- Bhambhani, Y., Forbes, S., Forbes, J., Craven, B., Matsuura, C., & Rodgers, C. (2012). Physiologic responses of competitive canadian cross-country skiers with disabilities. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine: Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, 22(1), 31-38. doi:10.1097/JSM.0b013e3182432f0c [doi]
- Forbes, S. C., Little, J. P., & Candow, D. G. (2012). Exercise and nutritional interventions for improving aging muscle health. Endocrine, 42(1), 29-38. doi:10.1007/s12020-012-9676-1 [doi]
- Forbes, S., Game, A., Syrotuik, D., Jones, R., & Bell, G. J. (2011). The effect of inspiratory and expiratory respiratory muscle training in rowers. Research in Sports Medicine (Print), 19(4), 217-230. doi:10.1080/15438627.2011.608033 [doi]
- Forbes, S. C., & Bell, G. J. (2011). The acute effects of a low and high dose of oral L-arginine supplementation in young active males at rest. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism = Physiologie Appliquee, Nutrition Et Metabolisme, 36(3), 405-411. doi:10.1139/h11-035 [doi]
- Little, J. P., Chilibeck, P. D., Ciona, D., Forbes, S., Rees, H., Vandenberg, A., & Zello, G. A. (2010). Effect of low- and high-glycemic-index meals on metabolism and performance during high-intensity, intermittent exercise. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 20(6), 447-456.
- Forbes, S. C., Chilibeck, P. D., Craven, B., & Bhambhani, Y. (2010). Comparison of a double poling ergometer and field test for elite cross country sit skiers. North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy : NAJSPT, 5(2), 40-46.
- Forbes, S. C., Fuller, D., Little, J. P., Krentz, J., & Chilibeck, P. D. (2009). Physiological predictors of flat-water 1000 m kayak performance in young adolescents before and after a high volume training camp. International Journal of Exercise Science, 2(2), 106-114.
- Cornish, S. M., Candow, D. G., Jantz, N. T., Chilibeck, P. D., Little, J. P., Forbes, S., . . . Zello, G. A. (2009). Conjugated linoleic acid combined with creatine monohydrate and whey protein supplementation during strength training. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 19(1), 79-96.
- Little, J. P., Forbes, S. C., Candow, D. G., Cornish, S. M., & Chilibeck, P. D. (2008). Creatine, arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, amino acids, and medium-chain triglycerides and endurance and performance. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 18(5), 493-508.
- Forbes, S. C., Candow, D. G., Little, J. P., Magnus, C., & Chilibeck, P. D. (2007). Effect of red bull energy drink on repeated wingate cycle performance and bench-press muscle endurance. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 17(5), 433-444.
- Forbes, S. C., & Chilibeck, P. D. (2007). Comparison of a kayaking ergometer protocol with an arm crank protocol for evaluating peak oxygen consumption. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(4), 1282-1285. doi:R-20636 [pii]
Teaching (courses taught at Brandon University)
- 05:351 Fitness Testing/Prescription Laboratory – Brandon University
- 05:251 Fitness Theory and Practice – Brandon University
- 05:454 Introduction to Applied Biomechanics – Brandon University
- 05:370: Health Education – Brandon University.
- 05:176 Resistance Training –Brandon University.
- 05:373 Anatomy and Anatomy Lab –Brandon University.
- 05:479 Exercise Physiology and Labs Brandon University.
- 05:455 Sport Nutrition, Brandon University