Impact of Dietary Bioactives on Muscle Mass, Strength and Performance

Dear Colleagues,

An emerging role for the gut microbiome in the maintenance of skeletal muscle mass and physical function (defined as the gut–muscle axis) has been identified in young animals, but interventions that positively impact the gut–muscle axis during human aging are sparse.

In this Special Issue, we invite you to publish studies that utilize dietary components to positively impact the gut–muscle axis during human aging. Included amongst the dietary components that may impact the gut–muscle axis are macronutrients, micronutrients, phytonutrients, functional foods, nutritional supplements, and other nutraceuticals. In terms of muscle-related measures that may be impacted by dietary components, skeletal muscle mass, muscle composition, physical function (strength or endurance), sarcopenia, and body composition are of interest. This SI also welcomes manuscripts describing the outcomes of animal studies that have relevance to human health.

Dr. Michael Lustgarten
Guest Editor

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