Benefits of Protein for Health and Athletic Performance
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 73
Special Issue Editors
Interests: exercise performance; nutrition in sport; functional proteomics; differential proteomics; protein–protein interaction; aging; muscle physiology
Interests: exercise performance; nutrition in sport; c-miRNAs; DNA repair pathways; senescence suppression; protein quality control; exercise-induced autophagy; aging; microbiota
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Interests: nutrition in sport; exercise performance; c-miRNAs; DNA repair pathways; senescence suppression; protein quality control; exercise-induced autoph-agy; aging; microbiota
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Proteins are essential macronutrients, and their recommended intake evolves throughout life, varying with age, health status (e.g., clinical populations), and physical performance (e.g., athletes). While animal-based proteins are traditionally considered superior due to their higher essential amino acid (EAA) content and bioavailability, there is growing interest in alternative sources with lower environmental impacts. Further research could support the development of sustainable protein supplements with potential benefits for well-being and fitness. This Special Issue welcomes original research, reviews, and meta-analyses exploring the role of proteins in health, disease prevention, and athletic performance, bridging nutritional science, sustainability, and practical applications to provide evidence-based guidance for researchers, clinicians, and practitioners.
Prof. Dr. Stefania Orrù
Dr. Annamaria Mancini
Dr. Daniela Vitucci
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- protein
- sustainability
- athletic performance
- health
- fitness
- well-being
- supplementation
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