Dr Oliver Witard PhD AFHEA Academics Supervisors Reader in Exercise Metabolism & Nutrition Research subject areas Nutrition Contact details oliver.witard@kcl.ac.uk @OllyWitard
The effect of bed rest, unilateral limb immobilization and head-down tilt on muscle protein synthesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis Dose-Response of Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis To Ingested Whey Protein During Energy Restriction in Overweight Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized, Controlled Trial Co-developing a novel intervention for people with Post COVID Condition: The Balance-ACT study Do Athletes Cook? A systematic scoping review of culinary nutrition in athletes Protein-based perioperative nutrition interventions for improving muscle mass and functional outcomes following orthopaedic surgery Navigating the Protein Transition: Why Dairy and Its Matrix Matter Amid Rising Plant Protein Trends Comparable amino acid & intramuscular signalling responses following consumption of a novel microflora compared to whey protein post-resistance exercise in young adults Plasma complement system markers and their association with cardiometabolic risk factors: an ethnic comparison of White European and Black African men Almond snacking modestly improves diet quality and waist circumference but not psychosocial assessments and other cardiometabolic markers in overweight, middle-aged adults: A randomized, crossover trial. Dietary protein considerations in a sustainable and ageing world: a narrative review with a focus on greenhouse gas emissions and skeletal muscle remodelling and maintenance. Effect of the Mediterranean diet on incidence of heart failure in European countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies Dose-dependency of a combined EPA:DHA mixture on incorporation, washout, and protein synthesis in C2C12 myotubes The Nontechnical Summary: A New Initiative to Enhance the Translation of Sports Science Research and Reduce the Spread of Misinformation Almond consumption modestly improves pain ratings, muscle force production, and biochemical markers of muscle damage following downhill running in mildly overweight, middle-aged adults: A randomized, crossover trial Long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation and neuromuscular function in older adults Ethnic differences in postprandial fatty acid trafficking and utilisation between overweight and obese White European and Black African-Caribbean men The Anabolic Response to Protein Ingestion During Recovery From Exercise Has No Upper Limit in Magnitude and Duration In Vivo in Humans: A Commentary Exploring the Experiences of Living With the Post-COVID Syndrome: A Qualitative Study The effect of protein or amino acid provision on immobilization-induced muscle atrophy in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis Free-living competitive racewalkers and runners with energy availability estimates of <35 kcal·kg fat-free mass−1·day−1 exhibit peak serum progesterone concentrations indicative of ovulatory disturbances: a pilot study Sustainable alternative protein considerations for skeletal muscle remodeling across the lifespan Dietary protein recommendations to support healthy muscle ageing in the 21st Century and beyond: considerations and future directions Long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for the management of age- and disease-related declines in skeletal muscle mass, strength and physical function Study protocol: The effect of combined β-lactoglobulin supplementation and resistance exercise training prior to limb immobilisation on muscle protein synthesis rates in healthy young adults: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Co-ingestion of branched-chain amino acids and carbohydrate stimulates myofibrillar protein synthesis following resistance exercise in trained young men Shorter sleep duration is associated with greater visceral fat mass in US adults: Findings from NHANES, 2011–2014 Effect of Intensive Training on Mood With No Effect on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor The influence of carbohydrate-protein co-ingestion following endurance exercise on myofibrillar and mitochondrial protein synthesis Branched-chain amino acid ingestion can ameliorate soreness from eccentric exercise Protein requirements and recommendations for athletes: relevance of ivory tower arguments for practical recommendations Handgrip strength is associated with learning and verbal fluency in older men without dementia: insights from the NHANES Impact of probiotics on muscle mass, muscle strength, and lean body mass: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials Effects of Short-term Pistachio Consumption Before and Throughout Recovery from an Intense Exercise Bout on Cardiometabolic Markers in Healthy Men Aberrant mitochondrial homeostasis at the crossroad of musculoskeletal ageing and non-small cell lung cancer The authors' reply: ‘Comment on: “Effect of vitamin D monotherapy on indices of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis” by Prokopidis et al.’ Dietary Fiber Intake is Associated with Cognitive Function in Older Adults: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Protein status in phenylketonuria: A scoping review Effect of vitamin D monotherapy on indices of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis Dairy as a Source of Iodine and Protein in the UK: Implications for Human Health Across the Life Course, and Future Policy and Research Celebrating the Professional Life of Professor Kevin D. Tipton (1961–2022) Making Sense of Muscle Protein Synthesis: A Focus on Muscle Growth During Resistance Training Mechanisms Linking the Gut-Muscle Axis With Muscle Protein Metabolism and Anabolic Resistance: Implications for Older Adults at Risk of Sarcopenia Protein status of people with phenylketonuria: A scoping review protocol Evaluating the Leucine Trigger Hypothesis to Explain the Post-prandial Regulation of Muscle Protein Synthesis in Young and Older Adults: A Systematic Review Evaluating the leucine trigger hypothesis to explain the postprandial regulation of muscle protein synthesis in young and older adults: A systematic review Protein status of people with PKU: a scoping review protocol Understanding the Role of Smoking and Chronic Excess Alcohol Consumption on Reduced Caloric Intake and the Development of Sarcopenia The efficacy of essential amino acid supplementation for augmenting dietary protein intake in older adults: Implications for skeletal muscle mass, strength and function A hypoenergetic diet with decreased protein intake does not reduce lean body mass in trained females Dietary protein and protein substitute requirements in adults with phenylketonuria: A review of the clinical guidelines View all publications
4 December 2024 King's academics present their research at healthy ageing events in China Researchers from King’s College London recently attended two events in China that shared insights…