Effect of Protein and Peptide Supplementation on Physical Performance and Health Status (2nd Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

As one of the major nutrient groups in the human diet, food proteins play an important role in human health and wellbeing. In addition to providing a source of energy and amino acids for the synthesis of body proteins, food proteins play vital roles in many physiological processes, such as structure, function, synthesis, restoration, and transportation. Protein hydrolysates composed of small peptides are absorbed more rapidly than free amino acids and intact proteins and can improve protein retention in the human body. Protein and peptide supplementation are also proposed as an effective dietary strategy in prevention and/or adjunctive treatment of various lifestyle- and ageing-related diseases (e.g., type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cancer, liver disease, sarcopenia, and cardiovascular disease).

Considering the success of the previous Special Issue entitled “Effect of Protein and Peptide Supplementation on Physical Performance and Health Status”, we are pleased to announce that we are launching a second volume on this topic. The planned Special Issue entitled “Effect of Protein and Peptide Supplementation on Physical Performance and Health Status (2nd Edition)” will include original studies and review articles focusing on the impact of proteins, peptides, and products enriched with these supplements on human physical performance and health status, as well as their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Dr. Lei Zhao
Dr. Liang Zhao
Guest Editors

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