Joseph J. Matthews

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

UAMS

Also affiliated: Birmingham City University (2018–2023); University College Birmingham (2016); Nottingham Trent University (2018–2025); University of Birmingham (2016)

11 h-index 25 pubs 593 cited

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Joseph J. Matthews' research investigates the physiological roles of carnosine and beta-alanine in exercising skeletal muscle, focusing on their effects on glycemic control and insulin resistance. His work includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses to synthesize existing evidence on these compounds in both human and animal models. Matthews has also examined the patterns and physiological impacts of rapid weight loss and weight gain in athletes, particularly those in weight-category sports and combat sports.

His publications address the magnitude of weight cycling in youth combat sports and the potential benefits of carnosine and beta-alanine supplementation for individuals with type-2 diabetes. He has published on dietary protein quality and is actively involved in research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, collaborating with notable researchers in the field. Matthews' scholarship metrics include an h-index of 11 and 594 total citations across 23 publications.

Metrics

h-index: 11
Publications: 25
Citations: 593

Positions

Postdoctoral Research Fellow 2024–present

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Department of Geriatrics, Center for Tranlational Research in Aging and Longevity ORCID
Lecturer 2018–2024

Birmingham City University School of Health and Life Sciences ORCID
Lecturer in Sports Therapy 2015–2018

University College Birmingham School of Sport ORCID

Selected Publications

Effect of 0.8 g/kg/d vs 1.6 g/kg/d Protein Intake in a Traditional or Time-Restricted Eating Pattern on Whole-Body Protein Turnover and Myofibrillar Protein Breakdown (2026)

Current Developments in Nutrition DOI OpenAlex
Understanding Dietary Protein Quality: Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Scores and Beyond (2025)

Journal of Nutrition 41 citations DOI OpenAlex
Muscle Protein Synthesis Response to Whole-Foods and Free-Form Essential Amino Acids: An Exploratory Analysis (2025)

Current Developments in Nutrition DOI OpenAlex
β‐alanine supplementation in adults with overweight and obesity: a randomized controlled feasibility trial (2025)

Obesity 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Effect of 3 Different Daily Protein Intakes in a 2-Meal Eating Pattern on Protein Turnover in Middle Age and Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2024)

Journal of Nutrition 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
The anabolic response to a ground beef patty and soy-based meat alternative: a randomized controlled trial (2024)

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 15 citations DOI OpenAlex