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Importance of Energy, Dietary Protein Sources, and Amino Acid Composition in the Regulation of Metabolism: An Indissoluble Dynamic Combination for Life

by
Giovanni Corsetti
1,*,†,
Evasio Pasini
2,3,†,
Tiziano M. Scarabelli
4,
Claudia Romano
1,
Arashpreet Singh
5,
Carol C. Scarabelli
4 and
Francesco S. Dioguardi
6
1
Division of Human Anatomy and Physiopathology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, 25023 Brescia, Italy
2
Italian Association of Functional Medicine, 20855 Lesmo, Italy
3
Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, 25023 Brescia, Italy
4
Holy Cross Medical Center, Taos, NM 87571, USA
5
School of Osteopathic Medicine, Campbell University, Lillington, NC 27546, USA
6
Nutri-Research s.r.l., 20127 Milano, Italy
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
These authors contributed equally to the study.
Nutrients 2024, 16(15), 2417; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152417
Submission received: 7 June 2024 / Revised: 22 July 2024 / Accepted: 23 July 2024 / Published: 25 July 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dietary Protein and Energy Balance)

Abstract

Purpose. This paper aims to present a unique perspective that emphasizes the intricate interplay between energy, dietary proteins, and amino acid composition, underscoring their mutual dependence for health-related considerations. Energy and protein synthesis are fundamental to biological processes, crucial for the sustenance of life and the growth of organisms. Methods and Results. We explore the intricate relationship between energy metabolism, protein synthesis, regulatory mechanisms, protein sources, amino acid availability, and autophagy in order to elucidate how these elements collectively maintain cellular homeostasis. We underscore the vital role this dynamic interplay has in preserving cell life. Conclusions. A deeper understanding of the link between energy and protein synthesis is essential to comprehend fundamental cellular processes. This insight could have a wide-ranging impact in several medical fields, such as nutrition, metabolism, and disease management.
Keywords: energy; entropy; protein synthesis; amino acids; autophagy; AMPK; mTOR energy; entropy; protein synthesis; amino acids; autophagy; AMPK; mTOR

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Corsetti, G.; Pasini, E.; Scarabelli, T.M.; Romano, C.; Singh, A.; Scarabelli, C.C.; Dioguardi, F.S. Importance of Energy, Dietary Protein Sources, and Amino Acid Composition in the Regulation of Metabolism: An Indissoluble Dynamic Combination for Life. Nutrients 2024, 16, 2417. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152417

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Corsetti G, Pasini E, Scarabelli TM, Romano C, Singh A, Scarabelli CC, Dioguardi FS. Importance of Energy, Dietary Protein Sources, and Amino Acid Composition in the Regulation of Metabolism: An Indissoluble Dynamic Combination for Life. Nutrients. 2024; 16(15):2417. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152417

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Corsetti, Giovanni, Evasio Pasini, Tiziano M. Scarabelli, Claudia Romano, Arashpreet Singh, Carol C. Scarabelli, and Francesco S. Dioguardi. 2024. "Importance of Energy, Dietary Protein Sources, and Amino Acid Composition in the Regulation of Metabolism: An Indissoluble Dynamic Combination for Life" Nutrients 16, no. 15: 2417. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152417

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