Protein and Protein Hydrolysates in Sports Nutrition
in International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise MetabolismClick name to view affiliation
With the increasing knowledge about the role of nutrition in increasing exercise performance, it has become clear over the last 2 decades that amino acids, protein, and protein hydrolysates can play an important role. Most of the attention has been focused on their effects at a muscular level. As these nutrients are ingested, however, it also means that gastrointestinal digestibility and absorption can modulate their effcacy significantly. Therefore, discussing the role of amino acids, protein, and protein hydrolysates in sports nutrition entails holding a discussion on all levels of the metabolic route. On May 28–29, 2007, a small group of researchers active in the field of exercise science and protein metabolism presented an overview of the different aspects of the application of protein and protein hydrolysates in sports nutrition. In addition, they were asked to share their opinions on the future progress in their fields of research. In this overview, an introduction to the workshop and a short summary of its outcome is provided.
van Loon is with the Depts. of Movement Sciences and Human Biology, Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands. Kies is with DSM Food Specialties, Delft, The Netherlands. Saris is with the Dept. of Human Biology, Maastricht University.
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