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Last published 2026
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Joseph J. Matthews

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Also affiliated: Birmingham City University (2018–2023); English Institute of Sport (2020); Society of Health and Physical Educators (2019–2021); University College Birmingham (2016); West Midlands Police (2016); Institute on Aging (2024–2025); Nottingham Trent University (2018–2025); University of Birmingham (2023)

Postdoc Researcher

11 h-index 23 pubs 571 cited

  • Humans
  • Carnosine
  • beta-Alanine
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Male
  • Weight Loss
  • Muscle, Skeletal
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Competitive Behavior
  • Athletes
  • Female
  • Dietary Proteins
  • Adult
  • Diet

Biography and Research Information

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Joseph J. Matthews' research focuses on the impact of dietary interventions and supplements on metabolic health, particularly in relation to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. His work has explored the effects of carnosine and beta-alanine supplementation, examining their influence on glycemic control and insulin sensitivity in both human and animal models through systematic reviews and meta-analyses. He has also investigated the direct effects of carnosine on skeletal muscle cells from individuals with type 2 diabetes, observing its potential to improve glucose uptake and reduce protein modifications associated with the condition.

Matthews' research also extends to the dietary habits and attitudes of athletes, including female bodybuilding athletes and youth in weight-category sports. He has published on the quality of dietary proteins and the anabolic response to different protein sources, such as ground beef and plant-based alternatives. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 11, with 22 publications and over 550 citations. He has collaborated with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including David N. Church, Arny A. Ferrando, and Robert R. Wolfe.

Metrics

  • h-index: 11
  • Publications: 23
  • Citations: 571

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 34 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
  • <i>β</i>‐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

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