Effects of Nutrient Intake on Skeletal Muscle Health
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2025 | Viewed by 65
Special Issue Editor
Interests: skeletal muscle physiology; exercise physiology; dietary supplements; resistance exercise; nutrition
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Skeletal muscle health is crucial for overall well-being, mobility, and quality of life. This Special Issue will feature and explore the intricate relationship between nutrient intake and muscle health. Furthermore, this collection of articles aims to highlight the critical role that balanced nutrition intake plays in maintaining and enhancing skeletal muscle function.
Protein intake emerges as a primary factor in skeletal muscle maintenance, recovery, and growth. Adequate protein consumption, particularly essential amino acids like leucine, stimulates muscle protein synthesis and mitigates age-related muscle loss and may optimize lean muscle mass. Moreover, the timing and distribution of protein intake throughout the day play significant roles in optimizing skeletal muscle health.
Additionally, carbohydrates contribute to muscle glycogen stores, which are essential for energy during physical activity. Thus, proper carbohydrate intake supports exercise performance and recovery and may indirectly benefit skeletal muscle health. Essential fatty acids, especially omega-3s, exhibit anti-inflammatory properties that may protect against skeletal muscle deterioration and enhance skeletal muscle protein synthesis, particularly in older adults.
Other micronutrients such as vitamin D, calcium, and antioxidants are vital for skeletal muscle function and protection against oxidative stress. Vitamin D is essential for muscle strength and function, with deficiency linked to weakness and increased fall risk. Calcium supports bone health and antioxidants like vitamins C and E protect against oxidative stress, potentially reducing muscle damage and improving recovery.
This Special Issue will feature cutting-edge research and expert analyses on exploring how protein, fats, and/or carbohydrates work together to support skeletal muscle health. Papers addressing these topics are requested for this Special Issue, including those combining nutrient intake and skeletal muscle health in older adult populations to prevent conditions like osteoporosis and sarcopenia.
Dr. C. Brooks Mobley
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- skeletal muscle health
- nutrient intake
- protein synthesis
- micronutrients
- sarcopenia
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