Key Publications


  • Liu, J.*, Mantantzis, K.*, Kaufmann, L., ... di Renzo, G. C. (accepted). Clinical benefits and safety of multiple micronutrient supplementation during preconception, pregnancy and lactation: A review. Nutrition Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf079 (*co-first authors) 
    Mahadzir, M. D. A., Tan, S., Sandalova, E., ... Mantantzis, K., Péter, S., Maier, A. B. (2025). Towards defining optimal concentrations of micronutrients in adults to optimize health. Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, 225, 112062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mad.2025.112062
    Soon, C. S., Thota, R., Owen, L., Tian, L., Martin, F-P., Mantantzis, K., ... Darimont, C. (2025). Mulberry leaf extract combined with tryptophan improves sleep and post wake mood in adults with sleep complaints – A randomized cross-over study. European Journal of Nutrition, 64, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-025-03643-8
    Mantantzis, K., Franks, B., Kachroo, P., Boncheva-Bettex, M. (2024). Topical diclofenac reduces joint synovitis in hand osteoarthritis: A pilot investigation using fluorescent optical imaging. Journal of Pain Research, 17, 2279-2286. https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S463633
    Owen, L., Martin, F., Mantantzis, K., ... Darimont, C. (2023). Improved sleep outcomes and next-day cognitive function in adults following clinical testing of a powder-based drink containing mulberry leaf extract and a natural source of tryptophan. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 82(OCE5), E350. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665123004494
    St-Onge, M-P., Cherta-Murillo, A., Darimont, C., Mantantzis, K., Martin, F-P., Owen, L. (2023). The interrelationship between sleep, diet, and glucose metabolism. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 69, 101788. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101788
    Mantantzis, K., Campos, V., Darimont, C., Martin, F-P. (2022). Effects of dietary carbohydrate profile on nocturnal metabolism, sleep, and well-being: A review. Frontiers in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.931781
    Nauman, A. T., Behlouli, H., Alexander, N., Kendel, F., Drewelies, J., Mantantzis, K., ... & Regitz-Zagrosek, V. (2021). Gender score development in the Berlin Aging Study II: A retrospective approach. Biology of Sex Differences, 12, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-020-00351-2
    Mantantzis, K., Schlaghecken, F., & Maylor, E. A. (2020). Heart rate variability predicts older adults’ avoidance of negativity. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 75, 1679-1688. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gby148
    Mantantzis, K., et al. (2020). Dehydration predicts longitudinal decline in cognitive functioning and well-being among older adults. Psychology and Aging, 35, 517-528. https://doi.org/10.1037/pag0000471
    Mantantzis, K., et al. (2020). Poor glucose regulation is associated with declines in well-being among older men, but not women. Psychology and Aging, 35, 204-211. https://doi.org/10.1037/pag0000404
    Mantantzis, K., et al. (2019). Physiology of successful aging: Implications for health and well-being. Innovation in Aging, S434. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.1625
    Mantantzis, K., et al. (2019). Poor glucose regulation is associated with lower well-being among older men, but not women. Innovation in Aging, S435. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.1626
    Mantantzis, K., Schlaghecken, F., Sünram-Lea, S. I., & Maylor, E. A. (2019). Sugar rush or sugar crash? A meta-analysis of carbohydrate effects on mood. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 101, 45-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2019.03.016
    Mantantzis, K., Maylor, E. A., & Schlaghecken, F. (2018). Gain without pain: Glucose promotes cognitive engagement and protects positive affect in older adults. Psychology and Aging, 33, 789-797. https://doi.org/10.1037/pag0000270
    Mantantzis, K., Schlaghecken, F., & Maylor, E. A. (2017). Food for happy thought: Glucose protects age-related positivity effects under cognitive load. Psychology and Aging, 32, 203-209. https://doi.org/10.1037/pag0000169
    Schlaghecken, F., Blagrove, E., Mantantzis, K., Maylor, E. A., & Watson, D. G. (2017). Look on the bright side: Positivity bias modulates interference effects in the Simon task. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 146, 763-770. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge000031

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