Effects of Nutritional Supplementation or Intervention on Energy Metabolism, Substrate Oxidation, Muscle Mass and Strength
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2026 | Viewed by 143
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
3. National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Osaka, Japan
Interests: physical activity; nutrition; energy metabolism; sport nutrition; gerontology; sarcopenia; frailty; skeletal muscle; body composition; exercise physiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite researchers to submit original research articles and comprehensive reviews for this timely Special Issue addressing the critical intersection of nutrition and metabolic health.
Scope and Significance:
Understanding how nutritional interventions influence energy metabolism, substrate utilization, and musculoskeletal health is paramount in combating metabolic diseases, sarcopenia, and athletic performance optimization. This Special Issue aims to bridge gaps between nutritional science and physiological outcomes, providing evidence-based insights into the following:
- Novel nutritional strategies affecting metabolic pathways;
- Substrate oxidation patterns under various dietary interventions;
- Mechanisms of muscle protein synthesis and preservation;
- Functional outcomes related to strength and body composition;
- Translational applications for clinical and athletic populations.
Topics of Interest:
- Macronutrient timing and composition;
- Dietary supplements and ergogenic aids;
- Protein quality and muscle anabolism;
- Metabolic flexibility and fuel partitioning;
- Nutritional interventions in aging populations.
This platform will facilitate knowledge exchange among nutritionists, physiologists, clinicians, and sports scientists, advancing evidence-based nutritional practices.
We welcome high-quality manuscripts that advance our understanding of nutrition's profound impact on human metabolism and physical performance. Please join us in contributing to this essential field.
Dr. Yosuke Yamada
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nutritional supplementation
- energy metabolism
- substrate oxidation
- muscle mass
- muscle strength
- protein supplementation
- body composition
- muscle protein synthesis
- metabolic rate
- fat oxidation
- dietary intervention
- athletic performance
- sarcopenia
- clinical population
- weight management
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