Unlocking the secrets of the Sherpa phenotype

Trek C, Sundeep and Nicky at the Tenzing Monument

Researchers from Xtreme Everest have had some recent publication success. The first article entitled 'Xtreme Everest 2: unlocking the secrets of the Sherpa phenotype?' has been published in Extreme Physiology and Medicine. You can read a copy, Click here

The second article entitled 'Design and conduct of â��Xtreme Alpsâ��: A double-blind, randomised controlled study of the effects of dietary nitrate supplementation on acclimatisation to high altitude' has been published in Contemporary Clinical Trials. You can access a copy, Click here. This article outlines the methodology behind Xtreme Everest's 2010 expedition to the Gnifetti Hut on top of the Monta Rosa in Italy - the Xtreme Alps medical research expedition.