Effects of Physical Activity and Nutritional Supplementation on Muscle Health
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 3977
Special Issue Editor
Interests: muscle metabolism; metabolic dysfunction; cachexia; nutrition; exercise; skeletal muscle; metabolism
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a call for papers for an upcoming Special Issue dedicated to exploring the effects of physical activity and nutritional supplementation on muscle health. This issue will focus on exercise and nutritional interventions, with a particular emphasis on how they contribute to muscle maintenance, growth, recovery, and overall well-being.
Muscle health is vital for mobility, quality of life, and the prevention of age-related decline. Recent advances in research have shed light on how physical activity, including strength training and aerobic exercises, coupled with strategic nutritional supplementation, can support muscle function, prevent sarcopenia, and aid in recovery from injury or illness. We invite researchers, practitioners, and experts in the fields of kinesiology, nutrition, gerontology, sports science, and clinical health to submit their latest findings.
We are particularly interested in manuscripts that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- The physiological mechanisms linking physical activity and muscle adaptation;
- The role of specific nutrients (proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals) in muscle health;
- Combined effects of exercise and supplementation on muscle performance;
- Nutritional strategies for muscle recovery post-exercise or post-injury;
- Impact of exercise and nutrition on muscle health in clinical settings;
- Gender differences in the effect of physical activity and supplementation on muscle health.
We invite both original research articles and comprehensive reviews that contribute to a deeper understanding of how physical activity and nutritional supplementation can be optimized to enhance muscle health and function across the lifespan.
Dr. Melissa Puppa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- skeletal muscle
- nutrition
- supplements
- performance
- sports nutrition
- muscle recovery
- sarcopenia
- strength
- muscle mass
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