Journal of Nutrition Science Research
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Pickering AE

Oregon Health and Science University, USA

Biography

Anaesthetist, Pain clinician and Neuroscientist. Research focusses on brainstem and spinal cord mechanisms regulating homeostasis and sensory integration. These core neural functions are critical for health and survival and are often disrupted in disease states like chronic pain and hypertension. Through both animal and human investigations we seek to define neural mechanisms and identify targets for novel therapeutic approaches.

Publications

The Beneficial Effects of Ingredient Optimization Technology on Whey Protein for Body Composition and Senior Physical Fitness Test Performance in Elderly Persons

Age-related health complications such as muscle loss (sarcopenia), declining strength, and decreased physical performance are expected to become more common as the median age of the United States increases. This study explored whether daily supplementation with an Ingredient OptimizedTM (io) whey protein dietary supplement would improve muscle mass... Read More»

Pickering AE and Vieira K

Research Article: Sports Nutr Ther 2017, 3:130

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